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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Geneva, January 6 (Xinhua) — The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is deeply concerned about the situation in Venezuela following the US military operation in the country, Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), said on Tuesday.
Speaking at a regular briefing for journalists in Geneva, R. Shamdasani indicated that, in the High Commissioner's view, the actions of the United States undermine the fundamental principle of international law that no state shall threaten or use force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another state.
Answering questions from journalists, she also stated that the US operation was a violation of the UN Charter and damaged the international security architecture, making every country less secure.
According to R. Shamdasani, it is crucial for the international community to maintain a clear understanding. She noted that the US action should not be presented as a measure taken to protect human rights, but rather as an action carried out in clear violation of international law.
As the OHCHR spokesperson pointed out, the US operation in Venezuela sends a signal that "the powers that be can do whatever they please. This weakens the mechanism we have to prevent further conflicts and World War III, namely the UN," she emphasized.
“That is why we call on all states to speak with one voice in defense of the UN Charter and international law,” concluded R. Shamdasani. –0–
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