SAHEL STATES BLAST U.S., DECRY “GRAVE VIOLATION” IN VENEZUELA ARREST
OUAGADOUGOU — The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has issued a forceful condemnation of the reported arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, labeling the operation a blatant assault on national sovereignty and international law.
In a strongly-worded statement released today and signed by AES Chairman Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso, the three-nation bloc denounced the action, which it said was conducted on the orders of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The AES described the move as a “grave violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty” and a dangerous breach of the United Nations Charter.
“The unilateral use of force by a permanent member of the Security Council sets a perilous precedent and poses a serious threat to global peace and stability,” the statement read. The bloc, which includes Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, expressed “full solidarity with the Venezuelan people and their constitutional order” amid the escalating crisis.
The AES statement called for immediate international intervention, urging the United Nations Security Council to “act decisively to uphold its mandate and reverse this unlawful action.” It accused Washington of undermining the foundational principles of state sovereignty and non-intervention.
This sharp rebuke from the West African alliance underscores a growing geopolitical rift. The AES nations, which have recently distanced themselves from traditional Western partners and strengthened ties with Russia, are positioning themselves as vocal critics of what they perceive as neo-colonial interventions by major powers.
The incident, as described by the AES, has the potential to trigger a significant diplomatic confrontation at the UN. The bloc’s warning highlights concerns that such actions could destabilize an already tense international order.
As of now, there has been no immediate official response from the United States government or from Venezuelan authorities to the AES declaration. The situation is expected to dominate urgent discussions at the United Nations, with calls for an emergency Security Council session likely.
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