UN says humanitarian operations in Venezuela continue; Security Council urged Venezuelan-owned political process
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UN humanitarian teams are continuing assistance in Venezuela; the UN said 4.9 million people need humanitarian aid and that mediation or 'good offices' are available if all parties request it, while noting humanitarian and political work remain distinct.
The United Nations said humanitarian operations inside Venezuela remain ongoing as the organization monitors developments and coordinates with humanitarian partners. "The focus of the United Nations' work is the well-being of the Venezuelan people and the democratization of Venezuela," the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson reiterated that humanitarian teams, including the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, are monitoring the situation and maintaining psychosocial hotlines and mapping to reach the most vulnerable. The briefing cited a figure previously mentioned that 4,900,000 people in Venezuela are in need of humanitarian assistance.
On mediation and political dialogue, the UN said it "paid attention to what was said in the council" and that resident coordinators on the ground maintain contacts with both government and opposition figures. The spokesperson said "good offices are available when all parties involved request it." The UN will update the press on engagements as they are confirmed.
In response to a question about contacts following the alleged abduction of Nicolás Maduro, the spokesperson said there have been some contacts on the ground but declined to name individuals and said the UN would follow up with updates.
