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UN slams 'widespread and systematic use of excessive force' in

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The UN decried today "widespread and systematic use of excessive force" against demonstrators in Venezuela, saying security forces were responsible for at least 46 protester deaths.

"Interviews conducted remotely by a UN human rights team paint a picture of widespread and systematic use of excessive force and arbitrary detentions against demonstrators in Venezuela," the UN rights office said in a statement, presenting preliminary findings from an investigation conducted in June and July.

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First Published: Aug 08 2017 | 3:32 PM IST

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