The judgement of international tribunals
hangs over Venezuela after the controversial Resolution 008610 came into force
on January 27. The internal decree authorizes the military to use firearms and
“lethal force” to maintain public order, which several human rights groups fear
will be used against peaceful demonstrators. Venezuelan NGO umbrella
organization Forum for Life will present a claim that denounces the measure
with the UN special rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful, assembly,
and of association, and with the UN Committee Against Torture. More…
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Venezuela Will Face United Nations over Shoot-to-Kill Decree
The judgement of international tribunals
hangs over Venezuela after the controversial Resolution 008610 came into force
on January 27. The internal decree authorizes the military to use firearms and
“lethal force” to maintain public order, which several human rights groups fear
will be used against peaceful demonstrators. Venezuelan NGO umbrella
organization Forum for Life will present a claim that denounces the measure
with the UN special rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful, assembly,
and of association, and with the UN Committee Against Torture. More…
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