Venezuela: Government responsible for 'worst human rights crisis in its history'

The Venezuelan government is responsible for the “worst human rights crisis in its history”, intentionally using lethal force against the most vulnerable in society, Amnesty International said today (September 20), as it published its latest research into violence and abuse in the country. The 58-page report - This is no way to live: Public security and the right to life in Venezuela - shows how the Venezuelan government is failing to protect its people amidst alarming levels of insecurity in the country, instead implementing repressive and deadly measures. More…