US, Venezuela and UN Security Council
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South Africa raises alarm over USA military actions at UN Security Council meeting, citizens divided
South Africa condemned the actions of the US as the UN Security Council met to discuss the situations in Venezuela, dividing opinions on social media.
Monday’s UNSC session will test how international law interprets the US capture of a serving president and whether such an operation can be legally justified.
Venezuela's UN ambassador denounces US military strikes, naval blockade at a meeting of the UN Security Council.
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Explained: Can a country legally arrest another country’s president?
International law establishes that a sitting head of state, such as Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, enjoys broad immunity from arrest and prosecution by other sovereign states. This protection is part of customary international law.
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UN Security Council agrees to extend African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia for another year
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday agreed to extend the mandate of the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia for another year, until the end of 2026.
Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.’s most powerful but deeply divided body. This will be the first time on the council for ...