Rodrigueze made the appeal known via her Twitter account and accused John Kirby, the spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, of "meddling" in the issue on the current situation of Venezuela-Colombia border.
"We demand that the United States government not meddle in issues of a strictly bilateral nature between Venezuela and Colombia," said Rodriguez.
On Saturday, Kirby voiced his "concern" through a press release about the situation concerning Venezuela-Colombia border, wherein Venezuelan authorities are deporting illegal Colombians or those linked to alleged criminal actions, saying that his country will work to help "guarantee" the human rights of the repatriated Colombians.
The Venezuelan minister refuted the U.S. State Department spokesman's remarks about abuses of human rights concerning the Colombian people being repatriated.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro announced on Aug. 21 a state of emergency in 10 municipalities in the western state of Tachira which shares border with San Jose de Cucuta in the Colombian department of Norte de Santander, after paramilitaries of Colombia allegedly carried out an attack and injured three Venezuelan soldiers.
The measure includes suspension of the border crossing around the region and deployment of more than 7,000 troops from the National Armed Forces of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (FANB), whose mission is to re-establish peace and tranquility in the area.
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31/8/15
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ReplyDeleteJohn Kirby
Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
August 29, 2015
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"The Department of State notes its continuing concern about the situation along the border between Venezuela and Colombia.
The Department supports efforts by Colombia and Venezuela to resolve the dispute diplomatically, and welcomes initiatives to address the situation in appropriate multilateral fora. We stand ready to work with both countries and other regional partners to find a peaceful, humane, and enduring solution.
As we do so, we urge that special attention be paid to the worsening humanitarian situation along the frontier. We respect the importance of secure borders and safe and orderly migration. However, we also believe that deportations should take place in accordance with international law, respecting the human rights of all involved, and in coordination with the receiving country. We also believe that refugees with recognized protection concerns should not be deported.
Finally, we underline the importance of meeting the immediate needs of those deported or displaced. We will continue to work with the Government of Colombia, the international community, and civil society to ensure the well-being of these individuals and families."
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2015/08/246441.htm
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