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Resolution on the Human Rights Situation in Venezuela

Summary

The European Parliament calls for an end to political persecution and violence in Venezuela, demanding the release of detained opposition leaders and the protection of protesters' rights.
10 12.03.2015
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election
civil law
government
human rights
public safety
political party
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament expresses grave concern over the worsening political crisis and human rights violations in Venezuela.
  • There is a call for the immediate release of opposition leaders and peaceful protesters held in military prisons.
  • The resolution demands the revocation of a specific defense ministry regulation that allows security forces to use potentially lethal weapons against peaceful demonstrations.
  • The document reminds the authorities that using firearms to control peaceful protests is prohibited by the national constitution.
Documents (PDFs)
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