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Venezueala: Further Update: Opposition Politician released
22 May 2013

Antonio Rivero has been released pending trial. He was arrested for his involvement in protests after the election results were published.

Urgent Action       AMR 53/008/2013

Ten members of Venezuelan family killed as authorities fail to ...
22 May 2013

With 10 killings in their family in a little over a decade, the Barrios' story in Venezuela is hard to believe.

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Venezuela: Murders of family continue; 17-year-old killed
20 May 2013

On the night of 16 May 2013, 17-year-old Roni Barrios was murdered with a machete or axe in Aragua state, Venezuela. He is the tenth member of the Barrios family ...

Urgent Action       AMR 53/007/2013

Venezuela: Opposition politician arbitrarily detained: Antonio ...
8 May 2013

Antonio Rivero, a supporter of the main opposition candidate in the recent Venezuelan presidential elections, was detained on 27 April and two days later charged ...

Urgent Action       AMR 53/006/2013

Venezuela: Election-related deaths and threats must stop | Amnesty ...
18 April 2013

Violent incidents around Venezuela following last Sunday's presidential elections are only likely to increase unless the authorities carry out prompt, effective ...

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Venezuela: Further information: Venezuelan prison activists ...
15 April 2013

Further Information on UA: 160/12 Index: AMR 53/005/2013 Venezuela Date: 15 April 2013. URGENT ACTION VENEZUELAN PRISON ACTIVISTS ...

Urgent Action       AMR 53/005/2013

Five priorities for Venezuela ahead of elections | Amnesty ...
4 April 2013

As Venezuelans prepare to go to the polls on 14 April, Amnesty International has identified some of the key human rights issues that every candidate should prioritize ...

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Amnesty International | Venezuela: New president must review ...
4 April 2013

The winner of Venezuela's presidential elections on April 14 must implement policies that ensure the full protection of human rights in the country, Amnesty International ...

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Venezuela: Venezuelan cartoonist threatened: Rayma Suprani
26 March 2013

UA: 74/13 Index: AMR 53/003/2013 Venezuela Date: 26 March 2013. URGENT ACTION. Venezuelan CARTOONIST THREATENED. Rayma Suprani, cartoonist ...

Urgent Action       AMR 53/003/2013