Reports from Caracas confirm that Venezuelan security agencies have intensified their repression of opposition voices, arresting dozens of activists and journalists in a campaign that critics say violates international human rights standards.

According to independent observers, the latest wave of detentions follows a pattern of systematic intimidation, including forced disappearances and the use of excessive force during protests. The United Nations has called for an immediate, independent investigation into the alleged abuses.

These actions undermine the country’s obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and erode the possibility of a democratic transition. The international community must demand accountability and support the Venezuelan people’s right to free expression and peaceful assembly.

Source: europeansting.com