Venezuelans report abuse at hands of security forces (June 2, 2017)
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More than 2,700 Venezuelans have been arrested in relation to ongoing protests over the past two months, and many have described mistreatment and abuse at the hands of security forces, reports the Miami Herald. The government has denied systemic abuse, but the Venezuelan Penal Forum says authorities are using a number of tactics to intimidate and abuse arrested protesters, including, at least in one case, forcing detainees to eat pasta covered in human excrement.
Venezuelans report abuse at hands of security forces (June 2, 2017)
Venezuelans report abuse at hands of security…
Venezuelans report abuse at hands of security forces (June 2, 2017)
More than 2,700 Venezuelans have been arrested in relation to ongoing protests over the past two months, and many have described mistreatment and abuse at the hands of security forces, reports the Miami Herald. The government has denied systemic abuse, but the Venezuelan Penal Forum says authorities are using a number of tactics to intimidate and abuse arrested protesters, including, at least in one case, forcing detainees to eat pasta covered in human excrement.