politics
Relatives of political prisoners in Zone 7 complete 24 hours on hunger strike
Relatives of political prisoners held in Zone 7 completed 24 hours on hunger strike this Sunday, February 15
TL;DR
- Family members of political prisoners in Zone 7 (PNB Boleíta, Caracas) are on a 24-hour hunger strike.
- They are also chained outside the detention center, protesting unfulfilled release promises.
- Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez had previously promised releases between February 10-13.
- 17 individuals were reportedly released, but the Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners states this is insufficient.
- A parliamentary debate on an amnesty law was postponed due to disagreements over an article requiring accused persons to present themselves to the court.
- The hunger strike is indefinite until all prisoners are released.
- Some family members are experiencing health issues due to the protest.