OAS: Resolution "Humanitarian Assistance in Venezuela"

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) today approved the resolution "Humanitarian Assistance in Venezuela" in which it encourages member states, permanent observers, and the competent international organizations “to continue providing support and implementing measures to address the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela." The document also urges Venezuelan public institutions especially the military and police establishments, “to refrain from blocking the entry of humanitarian aid into Venezuela, duly respecting the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and operational independence of humanitarian assistance, as well as respect for human rights." More…