Prisoners of war have rights that Maduro isn't being afforded at present.

Maduro is charged with 'narcoterrorism', conspiring to import cocaine, but legal experts say his abduction is illegal.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged respect for sovereignty at an emergency Security Council meeting as details of the US operation were still emerging.

Abducted Venezuelan president appears in US federal court on drug-related charges, UNSC meets to discuss crisis.

During the 40-minute arraignment, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to drugs and weapon charges.

The Venezuelan leader entered a heartfelt not guilty plea – and told a member of the gallery he was a prisoner of war

Pair led handcuffed and under heavy guard to court two days after abduction from Caracas by US special forces.

Prisoners of war have rights that Maduro isn't being afforded at present.