Human Rights and Peace Society Condemns U.S. Capture of Nicolás Maduro

Kathmandu – The Human Rights and Peace Society has expressed objection to the U.S. intervention in Venezuela and the capture of the controversial Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the society’s chairperson Renuka Paudel voiced concern over the incident.

“Although the tyrant Maduro is not an ideal leader, the U.S. action violates international law as well as the UN Charter. This move by the United States sets a dangerous precedent, which could further fuel unrest,” the statement read.

“Maduro is responsible for numerous serious human rights violations, and therefore the human rights community will continue to disagree with him. 

However, the method and direct intervention employed by the U.S. to capture Maduro is an infringement on Venezuela’s sovereignty and is therefore condemnable,” the statement added.