Security Council: The situation in Venezuela

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Security Council meets to discuss the situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela during the 8472nd meeting. UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo said much more remains to be done “to address the extremely urgent needs of the Venezuelan people” adding that the delivery of assistance is guided by “the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence” and must be “free from political objectives and delivered on the basis of need.” Addressing the Security Council today (26 Feb), DiCarlo said Venezuela had witnessed an alarming escalation of tensions. She said violent incidents occurred at different points along the borders with Brazil and Colombia, as the Venezuelan security forces blocked the aid supplies coming into the country over the weekend. She noted that according to Colombian migration authorities, at least 285 individuals were injured on the Colombian side and the UN human rights office confirmed four deaths and 64 injuries on the Brazilian border. DiCarlo underscored that while the lack of official data is a serious challenge in assessing the situation, available information depicted a grim reality with the economy continuing to deteriorate, people dying of preventable causes and leaving the country in search of assistance. She emphasized that Venezuelan actors across the entire political spectrum have the responsibility to put the interests of the Venezuelan people at the centre of their actions at this most critical time. United States

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