The UN Human Rights Council must respond to the grave findings of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (FFM) and renew its critical mandate, said Amnesty International as the FFM presented its latest report to the Council this week.
What are the key findings of the report?
- Details a severe human rights crisis in Venezuela
- Identifies a deterioration of the rule of law post-presidential elections
- Concludes that violations constitute crimes against humanity
What is Amnesty International calling for?
Amnesty International’s Americas director, Ana Piquer, emphasized the need for urgent action to address the situation in Venezuela.
What actions should the UN Human Rights Council take?
- Demonstrate commitment to human rights in Venezuela
- Renew mandates of Fact-Finding Mission and Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Support resolution efforts for monitoring, protection, and reporting
What is the impact of the report?
The report urges the UN Human Rights Council to take robust action following the findings of the FFM on Venezuela, underscoring the ongoing human rights emergency in the country.
Source: www.amnesty.org