politics
Clippve warned that more than 50 political prisoners are in a critical health situation
Clippve warned on Monday, February 23, about the "critical health situation" of more than 50 political prisoners in Venezuela.
TL;DR
- Over 50 political prisoners in Venezuela are in critical health conditions, with potential for death if not treated.
- Elderly political prisoners in El Rodeo I are reported to be in delicate health.
- Some political prisoners in El Rodeo I are on a hunger strike and have requested the intervention of Cardinal Baltazar Porras.
- Family visits for some political prisoners on hunger strike have been suspended.
- The Venezuelan Red Cross will be monitoring the health of political prisoners being released.
- The Red Cross confirmed access to El Rodeo II, contrary to earlier reports.
- A previous hunger strike by political prisoners in February was lifted after the approval of an Amnesty Law.