Violent clashes continue throughout the country and according official sources, the death toll has reached 31 people, including six members of the security forces. Over 400 have been injured, more than 140 of whom are members of the security forces, and almost 1,700 have been detained, including 15 members of the security forces. However, most people arrested have been conditionally released pending investigations. Protests continue to escalate between the police and demonstrators, most of whom are students. The conflicts include the use of firearms and tear gas, and are claiming more and more victims.
According to official sources already in Venezuela due to violent clashes killed 31 people, more than 460 were injured. The victims are mostly civilians supporting the government and opposition . Died and six members of the security forces. Police detained more than 1,700 people, most of them already but again dismissed . Venezuela is divided into two camps , protests were still escalating and require more victims . The police during clashes with demonstrators , which largely consists of students, using firearms and tear gas .
“In such a polarized political context the bloodshed will only continue unless the government and its supporters, as well as the various political opposition groups commit to fully respecting human rights,” said Guadalupe Marengo, Deputy Director of Amnesty International’s Americas Programme. “Specifically, all parties should roundly condemn any acts of violence against political opponents. The authorities must do their utmost to prevent these attacks and to ensure that anyone responsible for such acts is brought to justice. We urge President Maduro to uphold the rule of law and ensure that any extraordinary measures he adopts respect the human rights of all in Venezuela, without discrimination. It will take a concerted effort from all sides to work together on a peaceful resolution to Venezuela’s current dangerous climate of civil unrest. The only fair and lasting solution to the country’s political crisis will be one that fully respects human rights, starting with the rights to life and to physical integrity.”
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The Venezuelan government and the anti-government groups both send clear and unequivocal messages that respect for human rights must be at the center of the solution to this standoff;
Both sides avoid making declarations which could lead to escalation of the violence;
Prompt and impartial investigations be made into all 31 deaths and other allegations of force, and that those found guilty are brought to justice.
Dear President,
I am writing to you to express grave concern about violations of the rights of freedom in Venezuela.
In addition, I would like to express my concern for victims of the recent protests, including civilians demonstrating for and against the government and members of security forces.
Therefore, in order for Venezuela to comply with international human rights obligations, in particular with regard to ensuring the right to freedom of assembly and association, I urge you to:
Call on the authorities to send a clear and unequivocal message that respect for human rights must be at the core of the solution to this standoff and crucially, to avoid making declarations which could lead to violent confrontations between pro and anti-government groups;
Inform them that Amnesty International is also calling on opposition leaders to send a clear message to their supporters not to commit human rights abuses, and acknowledging that the state has a duty to maintain public order;
Remind the authorities that they must respect human rights, must not use excessive force, and ensure that the right to freedom of expression, association and assembly are respected;
Call for prompt and impartial investigations into all killings, allegations of excessive use of force, arbitrary detentions, and torture and ill treatment, and for those found responsible to be brought to justice.
Yours sincerely,
