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UN Rights Chief Condemns U.S. Military Action in Venezuela

1/10/2026

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The United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Turk condemned the U.S. military operation in Venezuela as violating international law.
He said Venezuela needs healing and justice, not militarization.
Turk urged the international community to uphold human rights and the UN Charter, warning failure could have dire consequences.
He expressed concern for Venezuelans suffering abuses and said the future must be determined by the people with rights at the forefront.

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The United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Turk condemned the U.S. military operation in Venezuela as violating international law.
He said Venezuela needs healing and justice, not militarization.
Turk urged the international community to uphold human rights and the UN Charter, warning failure could have dire consequences.
He expressed concern for Venezuelans suffering abuses and said the future must be determined by the people with rights at the forefront.