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Another 23 political prisoners were released yesterday Sunday in Venezuela, under the amnesty law adopted under pressure from the US, announced the non-governmental organization Foro Penal. Among them
On Sunday, more than 200 prisoners declared a hunger strike, most believing they were excluded from this law.
Prisoners in Venezuela have launched a mass hunger strike, following a proposed amnesty law drafted under US pressure by interim leader Delcy Rodriguez after a US special forces attack on January 3.
Venezuela has received over 1,550 requests under a new amnesty law, leading to the release of hundreds of prisoners. This move signals a potential shift in policy by the successor to President Maduro.
On Thursday, the Venezuelan parliament unanimously approved the amnesty law, which is expected to allow the release of hundreds of prisoners The post Venezuela: Amnesty granted to 379 political prisoners appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa has been released from prison after almost nine months, following the passage of an amnesty law.
The bill may bring the release of hundreds of political prisoners. But many critics say the legislation, passed after major pressure from the Trump administration, raises concerns.
More than 200 'political' prisoners in Venezuela have declared a hunger strike, including both Venezuelans and foreigners, following the release of 80 other individuals under an amnesty law.
Inmates in a prison in Caracas are protesting that they are not covered by a new amnesty law in Venezuela.
Venezuela's National Assembly has unanimously approved an amnesty law, described as insufficient, following significant pressure and limited debate.
Venezuelan authorities have approved a fast-track protocol for an amnesty law, following its passage by the National Assembly, as families of political detainees continue vigils and call for further releases.
Venezuela’s new amnesty law gets a chilly response from the opposition and detainees’ families Associated Press News
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez signed an amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners.
Families in Venezuela have reunited with 17 released prisoners, while others continue to await an Amnesty Law.
More than fifty political prisoners have been released without restrictions in Venezuela, thanks to a new Amnesty Law, as the government reopens its prisons.
More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners began a hunger strike on Sunday, demanding inclusion in a new amnesty law they say excludes many detainees, particularly those facing military-related charges. The law, approved by Congress last week, forms part of reforms backed by Washington after former president Nicolas Maduro’s January ouster.
Venezuelan authorities have approved a fast-track protocol to implement an amnesty law passed by the National Assembly, as families of political detainees await further releases.
At least 1,557 people - including opposition members, activists, human rights defenders and journalists who were held in Venezuela for political reasons, are expected to be released from prison after submitting their applications under an amnesty bill that was signed into law this week, authorities said Saturday.
Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa has been released after nearly nine months of imprisonment, following the passage of an amnesty law.
Venezuela's acting president has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others. The approval marks a stark turn for the nation.