At Least 10 Detained Protesters Released After Disputed Venezuela Election
Opposition Urges More Protesters to be Freed as Tensions Escalate
CARACAS, Venezuela — At least 10 detained protesters have been released in Venezuela following a disputed election that has sparked widespread unrest and international condemnation.
The releases came after the United Nations and other international organizations called for the release of all political prisoners and an end to the crackdown on dissent in Venezuela.
The Venezuelan government has been accused of using excessive force to quell protests and of jailing political opponents.
Opposition Demands More Releases
The opposition is demanding the release of all political prisoners and an investigation into the deaths of at least 26 people in election-related violence.
The opposition is also calling for a recount of the vote, which was marred by allegations of fraud and irregularities.
The government has rejected the opposition's demands, saying that the election was fair and that the opposition is trying to destabilize the country.
Tensions are escalating in Venezuela as the political crisis deepens.
The opposition is planning more protests in the coming days, and the government has vowed to crack down on any unrest.
International Concern
The international community is expressing concern about the situation in Venezuela and calling for a peaceful resolution to the political crisis.
The United States, the European Union, and the Organization of American States have all condemned the government's actions and called for the release of political prisoners.
The United Nations has also called for an end to the violence and for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.