🌍🤝 Over the weekend, the African Union (AU) and South Africa showed strong support for Venezuela after US military actions hit state institutions, sparking international concern.
On Saturday, January 3, 2026, President Nicolás Maduro landed at a small New York airport following a midnight operation that extracted him and his wife, Cilia Flores, from a military base in Caracas. Talk about a plot twist worthy of a streaming series! 🎬
On Sunday, the AU released a statement expressing "grave concern" over these events. It reaffirmed its commitment to international law—highlighting state sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the right to self-determination in the United Nations Charter. The AU stressed the need for dialogue, peaceful dispute resolution, and adherence to constitutional frameworks.
“Venezuela’s challenges can only be sustainably resolved through inclusive political dialogue among the Venezuelan people,” the AU said, urging nations to cooperate in the spirit of good neighborliness.
South Africa’s Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation echoed the call, warning that military interventions against sovereign states often lead to deeper crises. It urged the United Nations Security Council to convene urgently and address the situation in Venezuela.
For young global citizens, these developments are a reminder that solidarity and diplomacy are key in an ever-changing world. When big powers flex their muscles, it’s dialogue and cooperation that pave the way to lasting solutions. 🌐✨
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South Africa and the African Union express solidarity with Venezuela
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