Anwar Ibrahim Condemns US Capture of Maduro as Violation of International Law

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who was recently seen dancing with US President Donald Trump on the tarmac of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, has taken a strong stance against the American seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

He strongly condemned the United States’ military operation, describing it as a clear violation of international law and an unlawful use of force against a sovereign state.

In a statement issued on January 4, Anwar called for the immediate release of Maduro and his wife without delay.

He also warned that the forcible removal of a sitting head of government by external forces sets a dangerous precedent that erodes restraints on interstate power and weakens the global legal order.

The statement comes amid global reactions to the US operation announced by President Donald Trump on January 3, which involved strikes on Caracas and the extraction of Maduro to face narco-terrorism charges in New York. /TISG