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An opposition activist returns tear gas to riot police during a protest against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on March 5, 2014. (AFP Photo/Juan Barreto)

UN experts demand answers about Venezuela violence

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 6, 2014 | World

Geneva, AP—United Nations human rights experts demanded answers Thursday from Venezuela’s government about the use of violence and imprisonment in a crackdown on widespread demonstrations. Six experts with the UN’s top human rights body wrote to the...

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An opposition activists shows a sign reading “Cuban mercenaries out of the National Guard” during a protest in front of the OAS headquarters building in Caracas on March 3, 2014. The latest wave of protests, which erupted on February 4 and up to now has left at least 18 people killed and 250 injured, has grown into the biggest threat to President Nicolas Maduro since he succeeded socialist icon Hugo Chavez last year. AFP PHOTO/JUAN BARRETO

Amid protests, Venezuela to remember late Hugo Chavez

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 4, 2014 | World

Caracas, Reuters—Venezuela geared up on Tuesday for commemorations of socialist leader Hugo Chavez’s death despite continued protests against his successor that have shaken the OPEC member and threatened the legacy of “El Comandante.” Even as...

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A student from the Alejandro Humboldt University holds up a sign that reads in Spanish “And who has the weapons?” as she shouts slogans against Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro to protest yesterday’s killing of Bassil Da Costa, at the Alejandro Humboldt University where he studied in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014.

Venezuela seeks protest leader’s arrest after unrest kills 3

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 14, 2014 | World

Caracas, Reuters—A Venezuelan court ordered the arrest on Thursday of opposition leader Leopoldo López on charges including murder and terrorism linked to street protests that resulted in the deaths of three people the day before. Using “The Exit” as a...

Power outage plunges most of Venezuela into darkness

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 3, 2013 | World

Caracas, Reuters—Venezuela’s second massive power outage of the year plunged much of the nation into darkness on Monday night, prompting renewed talk of sabotage from President Nicolás Maduro’s government and cries of incompetence from its foes. Power went...

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro raises his fist during a rally in Caracas on November 12, 2013. (AFP PHOTO/Leo RAMIREZ)

Venezuela’s Maduro poised to get decree powers

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 13, 2013 | World

Caracas, AP—Venezuela’s National Assembly on Tuesday stripped an opposition lawmaker of her immunity from prosecution in a case of alleged corruption, clearing the way for the legislature to grant the president special power to enact laws by decree. President...