ECOWAS Flags Venezuela Crisis, Warns Against Erosion of Sovereignty
The Economic Community of West African States has raised concern over the political tension surrounding Venezuela, issuing a careful reminder on the principle of sovereignty and non interference among nations. In a statement released on Sunday, the regional bloc stressed that sovereignty remains the cornerstone of international relations, warning that external pressure, particularly from powerful states, risks undermining the independence of weaker nations. Though diplomatically worded, the message carried an unmistakable reference to long standing United States sanctions and political actions against Venezuela, which ECOWAS described as actions that strain the spirit of international law. The bloc noted that the right of a people to determine their political and economic path without coercion must be respected, regardless of ideological differences. It added that repeated foreign interventions, whether economic or political, often deepen instability rather than resolve it. ECOWAS urged global actors to pursue dialogue over dominance, arguing that sovereignty, once breached, leaves nations exposed to cycles of unrest and dependency. The statement positions the West African body as a cautious but vocal defender of state autonomy in a world where power frequently overrides principle
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