Venezuela's National Assembly voted unanimously to declare UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk persona non grata due to his criticism of human rights violations by the state. Turk condemned arbitrary detentions and forced disappearances. Following the declaration, Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez accused him of overlooking other abuses, such as the deportation of Venezuelan immigrants from the US. Despite this, Turk had expressed concern over these deportations. The Maduro government faces accusations of suppressing political dissent after a contested election, resulting in a crackdown on opposition, with calls for boycotts leading to lower electoral turnout.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk was declared persona non grata by Venezuela's National Assembly after condemning state forces for human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions.
Comments from Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez indicated Turk was accused of ignoring other rights abuses, but Turk previously expressed concerns about deportations of Venezuelan immigrants in the US.
The Maduro government's crackdown on political dissent has intensified post-election, with human rights organizations condemning the violence and suppression of opposition lawmakers.
Lower turnout in recent elections correlates with the opposition's boycott and increased fear of government repression among voters, highlighting the growing tensions in Venezuela.
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