UN calls on Colombia and Venezuela to resolve border situation through dialogue
According to news reports, tensions have heightened between the two countries due to the closure of major border crossings and the reported deportations of Colombian migrants.
“[We] are also concerned about the declaration of a ‘state of emergency’ in six border municipalities, in the Táchira State in Venezuela, Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) told the regular bi-weeklypress briefing in Geneva.
“OHCHR calls on the authorities in both countries to ensure the resolution of the situation through calm discussion and dialogue…” she said, adding that the office also urged the Venezuelan authorities to ensure that the human rights of all affected individuals are fully respected, particularly in the context of any deportations.
Shamdasani said the Office will continue to closely monitor the situation and that it stands ready to engage with and advise the Venezuelan and Colombian authorities.
Photo: UN Multimedia
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