JOHANNESBURG, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the recent U.S. military action in Venezuela and called for the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
Speaking at the 31st annual commemoration of Joe Slovo held at Avalon Cemetery in Soweto, a suburb of Johannesburg, Ramaphosa described Washington's action as a violation of Venezuela's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
"We reject utterly the actions that the United States has embarked upon and stand with the people of Venezuela, and we demand the release of President Maduro and his wife as well," he said.
Ramaphosa also urged the UN Security Council to act decisively to uphold international law and maintain international peace and security. ■
