Venezuela - Investigation into security forces should take account of attacks on journalists

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders hails yesterday's announcement by the prosecutor-general's office that 97 members of the armed forces and police are to be investigated on suspicion of torture and mistreatment. The move comes after two months of impassioned street protests accompanied by constant clashes between protesters and security forces that have often been violent. Reporters Without Borders calls on the authorities to ensure that attacks on journalists are fully taken into account in this (...)

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