Venezuela admits to murdering 5,287 last year for "resisting arrest"

[dead0man]

link-UN
(and another 1,569 this year up to May 19)
Actual numbers certainly much much higher.  Lots of other sh**t too, of course.

The report, mandated by the UN Human Rights Council, states that over the last decade – and especially since 2016 – the Government and its institutions have implemented a strategy “aimed at neutralizing, repressing and criminalizing political opponents and people critical of the Government.” A series of laws, policies and practices has restricted the democratic space, dismantled institutional checks and balances, and allowed patterns of grave violations. The report also highlights the impact of the deepening economic crisis that has left people without the means to fulfil their fundamental rights to food and health, among others.

Based on 558 interviews with victims and witnesses of human rights violations and the deteriorating economic situation, in Venezuela and eight other countries, as well as other sources, the report covers the period from January 2018 to May 2019.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet was able to visit the country from 19 to 21 June to meet a wide range of actors, including President Nicolas Maduro, other senior Government officials, the President of the National Assembly, civil society, business representatives, academics and other stakeholders, as well as victims and their families. A team of two UN human rights officers remained in the country after her visit, with an agreed mandate to provide technical assistance and advice, and to monitor the human rights situation.

“During my visit to Venezuela, I was able to hear first-hand the accounts of victims of State violence and their demands for justice. I have faithfully conveyed their voices, and those of civil society, as well as the human rights violations documented in this report, to the relevant authorities,” High Commissioner Bachelet said.

“We have the Government’s commitment to work with us to resolve some of the thorniest issues – including the use of torture and access to justice – and to allow us full access to detention facilities. The situation is complex, but this report contains clear recommendations on immediate steps that can be taken to stop ongoing violations, bring justice to victims, and create a space for meaningful discussion. We are ready to work constructively with all relevant stakeholders, and to continue to advocate for the rights of all the people of Venezuela, no matter what their political affiliations may be.”

[PSOL]

This is only going to get worse if no actual transition plan gets done.

[America Needs R'hllor]

Yet another event showing us how important organizations like the UN are. As weak or hypocritic as they sometimes seem, making information readily available is priceless.

[🦀🎂🦀🎂]

Always darkly amusing when you see furiously anti police leftists suddenly go BlueLivesMatter when it comes to their favourite states.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Maduro's regime is indefensible, exhibit number 99.

[Kizzuwanda]

The CIA is promoting terrorism against their legitimate, popularly supported government. How else should they respond?

[dead0man]

The CIA is promoting terrorism against their legitimate, popularly supported government. How else should they respond?

Always darkly amusing when you see furiously anti police leftists suddenly go BlueLivesMatter when it comes to their favourite states.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

The CIA is promoting terrorism against their legitimate, popularly supported government. How else should they respond?

Maduro's regime is anything but "popularly supported".

[Person Man]

If you really want to drill down, Dueterte's party is also classified as "left-wing" and runs a make shift middle-scale "forensic euthanasia" program. The administration loves him!

Then again, Dueterte is universally beloved by his people whether out of affection or some level of fear. I can't tell the difference any more.