politics
NGO Denounces Denial of Medical Aid to Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Caracas
Political prisoners and their relatives have been on a hunger strike for over 48 hours in the jail known as Zone 7
TL;DR
- Authorities denied entry of serum for political prisoners on hunger strike at Zone 7 in Caracas.
- Relatives trying to deliver serum were also prevented from entering the facility.
- Political prisoners have been on hunger strike for over 60 hours and are showing signs of decompensation.
- Promises of widespread release by National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez have not been fully met.
- An amnesty law is being discussed, but its second reading was postponed.
- Ten women, relatives of political prisoners, are on hunger strike outside Zone 7, protesting for their loved ones' release.
- Foro Penal reports 444 releases since January 8, but over 600 political prisoners remain.
- Clippve holds the Venezuelan State responsible for the well-being of the striking relatives and political prisoners.