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One in three Venezuelans not getting enough to eat, UN study finds

Feb 26, 2020, at 09:38 am

New York/IBNS: Hyperinflation in Venezuela means that roughly one-third of the population – more than nine million people – do not get enough to eat and are in need of assistance, according to estimates published on Tuesday by the World Food Programme (WFP).

UN chief monitoring Venezuela developments ‘with concern’

Jan 08, 2020, at 10:33 am

New York/IBNS: The latest twist in Venezuela’s ongoing political crisis “make urgently needed dialogue even more difficult to achieve”, the UN Secretary-General has said.

Kashmir, Venezuela to top list of Trump’s agenda at G7 meetings - US Official

Aug 23, 2019, at 09:57 am

Washington, Aug 23 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump will discuss a range of issues during bilateral meetings with world leaders of the G7 Summit including the situations in Kashmir, and Russian gas supplies to Europe, a senior US administration official told reporters.

UN refugee chief impressed with Brazil’s ‘exemplary’ response to plight of fleeing Venezuelans

Aug 20, 2019, at 10:18 am

New York, Aug 20 (IBNS): While praising the “efficient, coordinated, humane and innovative response” by Brazil on behalf of fleeing Venezuelans, the UN refugee chief has said that the sheer number of those on the run is proving to be a major challenge, calling for greater international support.

In Venezuela, Bachelet calls on Government to release prisoners, appeals for ‘bold steps towards compromise’

Jun 23, 2019, at 03:39 pm

New York, June 23 (IBNS): Speaking at the end of the first-ever official mission to Venezuela by a UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet called on the Government to release all those detained for peacefully protesting and announced that a team from her office would remain in Caracas to monitor the human rights situation.  

Russia urges US to stop interfering in Venezuela

Mar 31, 2019, at 09:17 am

Moscow, Mar 30 (Xinhua/UNI) The Russian Foreign Ministry on Saturday warned the United States against further interfering in Venezuela's domestic affairs and stirring up speculations about Russia conducting military operations in the South American country.

Venezuela must guarantee judicial impartiality - UN human rights expert

Mar 02, 2019, at 12:15 pm

New York, Mar 2 (IBNS): As political tensions continue to escalate in Venezuela, a United Nations independent human rights expert has called on the Government to “take all necessary measures to guarantee judicial independence,” following concerns that some pressure may have been placed on the country’s justice system “to act against the political opposition”.

Tensions escalate in Venezuela, civilians killed and injured: top UN officials lament excessive use of force by authorities

Feb 25, 2019, at 10:03 am

New York, Feb 25 (IBNS): As tensions escalated on Saturday at various points along Venezuela’s borders with Colombia and Brazil, as well as within the country itself, resulting in the death and injury of various civilians, the United Nations chief, António Guterres, and the head of the UN human rights office (OHCHR), Michelle Bachelet, expressed their shock and appealed for calm.

Venezuela crisis: Maduro to close border with Brazil to block aid

Feb 22, 2019, at 10:17 am

Caracas, Feb 22 (UNI) Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced that he will close the border with Brazil as as a row over foreign humanitarian aid continues.

Independent UN rights expert calls for compassion, not sanctions on Venezuela

Feb 01, 2019, at 08:48 am

New York, Feb 1 (IBNS): The crisis in Venezuela will not be solved by sanctions that “can lead to starvation”, a UN-appointed rights expert said on Thursday. Special Rapporteur Idriss Jazairy, who reports to the Human Rights Council, issued the warning against the background of widespread suffering in the South American country, linked to spiralling economic woes and deep political uncertainty.

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