At least 45 NGOs demand an independent international commission to investigate the death of Víctor Quero Navas
A group of 45 NGOs in Venezuela demanded this Monday the formation of an independent international investigation commission to clarify the facts surrounding the death of political prisoner Víctor Quero Navas, whose death last year in state custody was acknowledged last Thursday by the Government. "Such a commission should have the participation [...]
TL;DR
- 45 NGOs in Venezuela are demanding an independent international investigation into the death of political prisoner Víctor Quero Navas.
- The government acknowledged Quero Navas's death in state custody last week.
- NGOs cite a lack of trust in Venezuelan national institutions to conduct impartial and transparent investigations.
- They propose a commission with international experts and participation from UN and inter-American human rights mechanisms.
- The investigation should follow international standards, including the Minnesota Protocol and Istanbul Protocol.
- The Ministry of Penitentiary Service confirmed Quero Navas's death, stating he died of respiratory and pulmonary issues after being hospitalized for digestive bleeding.
- Quero Navas's mother had been searching for him for months before the government confirmed his death.
- The Ministry claimed Quero Navas did not provide family information, a statement contested by NGOs and political leaders who said his mother sought information extensively.