Eu urges end to venezuela violence against protesters #

The European Union (EU) has called for an end to the violence against protesters in Venezuela, urging the government to respect the rights of its citizens and to engage in a peaceful and inclusive dialogue to resolve the country's political crisis.

In a statement, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, said: "The European Union is deeply concerned about the violent repression of peaceful protests in Venezuela, which has resulted in the loss of many lives and the injury of many more. We urge the Venezuelan authorities to immediately cease the use of force against protesters and to respect the rights of all citizens to peaceful assembly and expression."

The statement also called on the government of President Nicolás Maduro to engage in a peaceful and inclusive dialogue with the opposition to resolve the country's political crisis, which has been ongoing for several years.

The EU's call comes as tensions in Venezuela continue to escalate, with protests and clashes between government forces and opposition groups becoming increasingly frequent. The country is facing a severe economic crisis, with widespread shortages of food and medicine, and a growing humanitarian crisis.

The EU has been a vocal critic of the Maduro government's human rights record and has imposed sanctions on several high-ranking officials accused of human rights abuses. The EU has also provided humanitarian aid to Venezuela and has called for free and fair elections to resolve the country's political crisis.

The statement from the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy is as follows:

"The European Union is deeply concerned about the violent repression of peaceful protests in Venezuela, which has resulted in the loss of many lives and the injury of many more. We urge the Venezuelan authorities to immediately cease the use of force against protesters and to respect the rights of all citizens to peaceful assembly and expression.

We also call on the government of President Maduro to engage in a peaceful and inclusive dialogue with the opposition to resolve the country's political crisis. This crisis can only be resolved through a political process that is inclusive, transparent and respects the will of the Venezuelan people.

The European Union will continue to monitor the situation in Venezuela closely and will take all necessary measures to support the Venezuelan people in their quest for democracy, human rights and the rule of law."