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Relatives of Political Prisoners Hold Hunger Strike for Over 50 Hours in Zone 7
Relatives of political prisoners in Zone 7 have been on a hunger strike for over 50 hours demanding the immediate release of their loved ones. Detainees at the Boleíta police station also stopped eating on February 13th as a pressure tactic. The Venezuelan State is responsible for the life and physical and mental integrity of these individuals, stated the Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners on its X account.
TL;DR
- Relatives of political prisoners are on a hunger strike for over 50 hours outside Zone 7.
- Political prisoners inside the Boleíta police station also began a hunger strike on February 13th.
- The Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners holds the Venezuelan State responsible for the detainees' well-being.
- One woman on strike is suffering from high blood pressure and chest pain, and has fainted.
- A doctor providing aid reported one woman with high blood pressure and others with gastric problems due to prolonged starvation.
- A doctor was denied entry by police command to treat the detainees.
- Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez had promised the release of all prisoners after the approval of an amnesty law, which was postponed.
- The government announced 17 releases from Zone 7 on Saturday.