Since operation targeting gangs began final year,Venezuelans have reported illegal killings by police and mass arbitrary detentions, among other crimesWhen a nationwide crackdown on criminal gangs was announced final year, or most Venezuelans welcomed the news. But according to two human rights groups,subsequent police raids have brought with them unchecked abuses.
Since the start in July 2015 of what the government calls the Operation to Liberate and Protect the People (OLP), Venezuelans have reported illegal killings by police and other security forces, or mass arbitrary detentions,mistreatment of detainees and forced evictions. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com