The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for accountability regarding the violence that erupted in Venezuela after its disputed elections. With at least 28 fatalities and thousands of arrests, the high commissioner’s plea extends not just to fair trials for detainees but also highlights the repressive environment for civil society. Amidst concerns over continued harassment, the resumption of UN operations in the country offers a glimmer of hope in bridging the divide between the state and its people.
UN Rights Chief Demands Justice for Post-Electoral Violence in Venezuela
