Venezuela: Security force abuses at Colombia border
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Extrajudicial Executions, Arbitrary Arrests, Torture in Anti-Guerrilla Operation
(Washington, DC) – Venezuelan security forces have committed egregious abuses against local residents during a weeks-long operation against armed groups on the border with Colombia, Human Rights Watch said today.
Venezuelan security forces opened the offensive in Apure state on March 21, 2021, with the alleged purpose of combatting armed groups in Venezuela. The operation led to the execution of at least four peasants, arbitrary arrests, the prosecution of civilians in military courts, and torture of residents accused of collaborating with armed groups. The abuses follow a pattern similar to that of systematic abuses that have led to international inquiries into possible crimes against humanity in the country.
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Venezuela increases operations against irregular groups
Venezuela increases operations against irregular groups
Caracas, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) of Venezuela on Saturday keep under alert in the state of Apure, in the border with Colombia, and increase operations to neutralize irregular groups coming from the neighboring country.
Since March 21, FANB s Strategic Operational Command (CEOFANB) has been carrying out search and capture actions in the south of the border area, resulting in the neutralization and arrest of dozens of Colombian paramilitaries, as well as the destruction of several camps. We are increasing operations in the state of Apure to guarantee internal order and the capture of armed irregulars (.) and their collaborators in the area. We will continue fighting to eliminate foreign aggression, CEOFANB said on Twitter.
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