U.N. Experts Report Escalating Repression in Venezuela After Disputed Election

Venezuelan government accused of intensified violence and human rights abuses following controversial presidential vote.

A U.N. report highlights increased use of violent repression by Venezuelan authorities after the disputed July 28 presidential election.
The election results, which declared Nicolás Maduro the winner, have been widely criticized as undemocratic and opaque.
The report details arbitrary detentions, torture, and sexual violence, constituting crimes against humanity.
Over 2,200 people, including at least 158 children, were arrested between July 29 and August 6, with some accused of terrorism.
Global condemnation has followed, with calls for transparency and accountability from international leaders and human rights organizations.