Increasing Forced Disappearance Cases Highlight Human Rights Violations in Venezuela
The UN and Inter-American experts have criticized Venezuela for increasing forced disappearances of political activists. They highlighted the ineffectiveness of national institutions and urged transparency regarding missing individuals. With a significant number of political prisoners reported, the experts called for accountability and protection of human rights, emphasizing the state’s duty to adhere to international laws.
Recent statements from experts associated with the United Nations and the Inter-American Human Rights system have condemned the rising incidents of forced disappearances in Venezuela, particularly targeting political activists and human rights defenders. They urged the Venezuelan government to disclosing whereabouts of those abducted, emphasizing the need to safeguard their lives and rights, as articulated in their declaration on February 28.
Forced disappearances in Venezuela represent a severe violation of human rights, and the state’s failure to address these abuses perpetuates an atmosphere of fear. The international community’s calls for accountability and transparency are imperative to protect the rights of individuals susceptible to such abuses. Continued advocacy is necessary to safeguard human rights and pressure the Venezuelan government to comply with international mandates.
Original Source: havanatimes.org
