- The NGO Justicia, Encuentro y Perdón warned that the detainees have been victims of “threats and harassment” and “psychological shocks” that have led them to develop “stress episodes and panic attacks.”
The non-governmental organization (NGO) Justice, Encounter and Forgiveness (JEP Venezuela) warned on Friday, September 27, that the adolescents detained in Valencia, Carabobo state, in the days after the presidential elections of July 28 would be being pressured to admit facts. that “they have not committed.”
“We warn that any statement obtained under duress is void of any nullity. It is important to remember that these young people have not had access to trusted defenders to represent them in judicial processes that have clearly violated due process,” the NGO wrote on X (Twitter).
The institution, which monitors and offers attention to cases of human rights violations, demanded from the authorities the full and unconditional freedom of the adolescents. JEP Venezuela also reported that the detainees have been victims of “threats and harassment” and “psychological shocks” that have led them to develop “stress episodes and panic attacks.”
The NGO pointed out that the situation worries their families, which is why they urged the authorities of the justice system to prevent further abuses and violations of the dignity of adolescents.
“We call for the restoration of respect for their rights and compliance with due process. We insist that all these young people must be released fully and without conditions,” concluded the statement published by the organization in X.
Adolescents detained in the post-election context of July 28
On September 19, the NGO reported that although civil society organizations registered the release of more than 80 young people at the end of August, none of those involved were exonerated from precautionary measures. In addition, the organizations currently count at least 40 minors who are still imprisoned and without a response to their judicial processes.
The report of the UN Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela, presented on September 17claimed to have obtained “information on the detention of 158 boys and girls (130 boys and 28 girls)”, a figure that exceeds the records of civil society organizations, which according to their resources and capabilities reached 129.
“There are more than a hundred minors, along with their families and close friends, who today realize how the entire projection of their lives has been disrupted in absolutely violent and traumatizing ways. In the case of those who are still detained, young people face the harsh reality of having been separated from their families, in some cases isolated, incommunicado, without even the possibility of a visit from their parents. Much less will they be able to join their new school period or any complementary activity related to their training or special attention,” JEP Venezuela warned in a press release published on their website.
What does the independent UN Mission say about the repression in Venezuela?
The Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela of the United Nations (UN) presented on Friday, September 20, before the Human Rights Council a new reportin which he exposes the “serious violations of human rights” in the country.
During the twentieth meeting of the UN Council session, the president of the mission, Marta Valiñas, warned about the increase in repression during the context of the July 28 elections in Venezuela.
The spokesperson maintained that the “repressive machinery” of the Venezuelan State continues to commit serious human rights violations and aggravated crimes in the last year, especially since the presidential elections.
“The numerous events recorded during the period before the elections confirmed that we were facing a reactivation of this repressive machinery (…). The victims and the population in general are helpless in the face of the arbitrary exercise of power,” he noted.
The independent UN mission documented that 121 people were detained for offering their services at opposition campaign events before the July 28 elections.
“The situation in Venezuela, especially since July 28, has become one of the most acute human rights crises in the country’s recent history. Serious human rights violations and crimes continue to be committed while we present our report,” Valiñas warned.
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2024-09-27 20:47:17
