"The bloc expressed "grave concern" and called for respect for sovereignty of states and their territorial integrity. "The African Union calls upon all parties concerned to exercise restraint, responsibility, and respect for international law to prevent any escalation and to preserve regional peace and stability," it said in a statement on the situation in Venezuela."
""Venezuela is an example of what can happen when smaller countries do not follow the instructions of the United States or other major powers," Munene told DW."
""The question is: how can they defend themselves from such actions?""
A US pre-dawn military operation in Venezuela resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife on allegations of drug offenses. The African Union expressed grave concern, called for respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and urged restraint, responsibility, and adherence to international law to prevent escalation and preserve regional peace. The United States does not recognize Maduro’s legitimacy after disputed 2024 election results and accuses Venezuela of trafficking deadly drugs, an allegation Venezuela denies. US President Donald Trump said Maduro and his wife had been "flown out of the country." African analysts warned of broader implications for smaller states.
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