Sam Nartey George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, has waded in on the US military operation in Venezuela, which led to the capture of the Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and wife.
According to Sam George, the event reminded him of his dissertation topic, which focused on issues of international law.
He questions whether this signals the start of another international crisis similar to those in Libya or Iraq in Latin America.
In a post on X, Sam George wrote, “Today’s events in Caracas remind me of my dissertation topic at the Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre, focusing on issues of International Law.
The question of territorial sovereignty, the triggers for the responsibility to protect, and the issues related to interventions by ‘superpowers’ have flooded my mind. Do we see another Libya or Iraq situation evolve in Latin America?
How do we dissect the dawn operation from Russia’s attempts in Ukraine or Israel’s actions in Palestine? Exciting times in global affairs and International law”.
His comments follow President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US has carried out a large-scale strike on the capital city of Caracas, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
According to President Trump, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of the country.
Donald Trump, in a post, stated, “ The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country.
This operation was done in conjunction with the U.S. Law Enforcement”.
The post further revealed, “Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M, at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President Donald J. Trump”.
Meanwhile, reports from CNN have earlier revealed several explosions in Caracas and reported that some areas of the city were without electricity.
CNN stated, “The first blast was recorded at approximately 1.50 AM local time on Saturday (0.50 AM ET).
Trump has repeatedly warned that the US is preparing to take new action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela.
The Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López had earlier said the US attack on Saturday impacted urban areas across Venezuela, with missiles and rockets fired from American combat helicopters.
He said Venezuela is currently gathering information about the number of people killed and wounded, and confirmed the Fort Tiuna military installation in Caracas was attacked.
Lopez insisted the country would resist the presence of foreign troops in the country”.
“This invasion represents the greatest outrage the country has suffered,” he added.
Reports emerging around this situation suggests the US has, for years, accused Nicolas Maduro of “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism — linking him to criminal networks that export illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, into the United States; corruption and repression — claiming his government is illegitimate, unfairly rigged elections, and has jailed political opponents; threat to US security and regional stability — including designating Venezuelan criminal organizations as foreign terrorist groups”.
“The US Justice Department previously indicted Maduro on federal charges, and the Trump administration offered a reward of up to $50 million for information leading to his arrest”.
See the post below:
Today's events in Caracas remind me of my dissertation topic at the Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre, focusing on issues of International Law.
— Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭 (@samgeorgegh) January 3, 2026
The question of territorial sovereignty, the triggers for the responsibility to protect, and the issues related… pic.twitter.com/BTaZW59ttg