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The office of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, said on Monday that it is “actively monitoring current events” in Venezuela.
In a written statement to reporters, the office explained that “has received multiple reports of cases of violence and other complaints following the July 28 presidential elections in Venezuela”AP reported.
He added that this office has been “tasked with working with the Government of Venezuela at the highest level to underline the importance of ensuring that the rule of law is respected at this time and to emphasize that all persons must be protected from violations that may constitute crimes under the Rome Statute.”
Venezuelan authorities They have arrested more than 2,000 people, including more than 100 teenagers, following waves of protests against opposition claims of massive fraud in the elections. Various organisations have highlighted serious human rights violations.
The ICC is maintaining an open investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed in Venezuela.
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2024-08-27 09:28:12