In a resolution adopted with 463 votes in favor, 45 against, and 37 abstentions, the European Parliament urged "the Venezuelan authorities to immediately disarm" and dissolve "the uncontrolled armed groups that have a pro-government character" and to end impunity
The European Union condemned on Thursday the violence emerging in Venezuela since February 12, and expressed its sympathy for the relatives of all the victims.
The European legislators made an appeal on Venezuelan authorities to disarm and break up pro-government armed groups, and to release students and opposition leaders detained during demonstrations taking place in Venezuela for three weeks now.
In a resolution passed by a wide majority, the European Parliament made an appeal on stakeholders in Venezuela to "maintain calm in both actions and words." It also stated that "new protests could lead to more acts of violence that would only further separate the positions of the government and the opposition," DPA informed.
The resolution calls on "the Venezuelan authorities to immediately disarm" and dissolve "the uncontrolled armed groups that have a pro-government character" and to "end impunity."
It reminded "the government of Venezuela that freedom of expression and the right to participate in peaceful demonstrations are fundamental human rights in a democracy as recognized in the Venezuelan Constitution."
The European policymakers also called on Nicolás Maduro's government for the "immediate release" of students and opposition leaders, and to leave aside baseless accusations and arrest warrants against opposition leaders.
Further, they asked for a delegation of the European Parliament to visit Venezuela as soon as possible.
Source: El Universal
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