International prosecutors from Venezuela call for a United Nations examination into the alleged destruction of boats by American forces
In a move that escalates the ongoing tension between the two nations, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ordered military exercises on the Caribbean island of La Orchila, following the US deployment of warships and a nuclear-powered submarine in the region.
The US deployment, justified by Washington as part of the fight against drug trafficking, has been met with strong condemnation from Saab, the Attorney General of Venezuela. Saab has demanded a thorough UN investigation into the incidents, expressing concern over the use of missiles and nuclear weapons, which he considers a crime against humanity.
The US claims to have destroyed three drug-trafficking vessels since the start of the month, resulting in the deaths of 14 people, as reported by President Donald Trump. The boats, allegedly involved in drug trafficking, were reportedly destroyed by the US, according to the US government.
The incidents have been opposed by Human Rights Watch, with Sarah Yager stating that "US officials cannot simply kill people accused of drug trafficking" without due process. This stance reflects a growing concern about the potential human rights violations that may arise from such military actions.
The military exercises, a show of force by the Venezuelan government, took place around 65 kilometers from the Venezuelan mainland on the Caribbean island of La Orchila. The US deployment in the eastern Caribbean occurred a month ago and is believed to be in response to these exercises.
The US has maintained that the strikes were part of an anti-drug operation, with President Donald Trump stating that the US is engaged in a fight against drug trafficking in the region. However, the incidents have added to the already tense relationship between the two nations.
As the situation unfolds, both nations continue to assert their positions, with Venezuela viewing the US actions as a threat to its sovereignty and the US seeing its actions as necessary to combat drug trafficking in the region. The UN and international community are closely monitoring the situation, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the escalating tensions.
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