UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein on Friday called for [press release] the protection of
political oppositions associated with the assassinated Venezuelan opposition
leader, Luis Diaz. Diaz was shot while on stage with jailed opposition leader
Leopoldo Lopez's wife Lilian Tintori. Zeid stated that it was unclear whether the
shot was meant for Diaz or Tinter, but that all those associated with the
opposition leader should be adequately protected. He further urged, "the
authorities to ensure that the investigation into Luis Diaz's murder is
independent and impartial and brings to justice the perpetrators, as well as
the masterminds behind the assassination. ... All sides must refrain from
violence and violent rhetoric in the run up to the elections." More… 
Monday, November 30, 2015
UN rights chief urges protection for Venezuela opposition after assassination
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein on Friday called for [press release] the protection of
political oppositions associated with the assassinated Venezuelan opposition
leader, Luis Diaz. Diaz was shot while on stage with jailed opposition leader
Leopoldo Lopez's wife Lilian Tintori. Zeid stated that it was unclear whether the
shot was meant for Diaz or Tinter, but that all those associated with the
opposition leader should be adequately protected. He further urged, "the
authorities to ensure that the investigation into Luis Diaz's murder is
independent and impartial and brings to justice the perpetrators, as well as
the masterminds behind the assassination. ... All sides must refrain from
violence and violent rhetoric in the run up to the elections." More… 
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