The United Nations on Monday urged all countries to respect international law safeguarding international civil aviation, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement to “completely shut down” Venezuelan airspace.

Speaking at a press briefing, UN Secretary-General’s Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric asserted that the UN’s position remains “consistent” amidst mounting tensions between the US and Venezuela. He added that the Secretary-General remains “gravely concerned” about the strikes on Venezuelan vessels, which the US alleged were involved in drug trafficking in the region.

He also noted reports of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk claiming that the strikes may violate international human rights law and called for transparent investigations into the attack. Tür

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