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flag Despite Maduro's capture and a new interim government, torture and abuse of detainees continue in Venezuela, UN rights chief Volker Türk says.

flag UN human rights chief Volker Türk reported ongoing torture and mistreatment of detainees in Venezuela, despite the January capture of former President Nicolás Maduro and the formation of an interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez. flag Speaking at the U.N. Human Rights Council, Türk cited credible evidence of physical violence, prolonged arbitrary detention, and inhumane conditions in detention centers. flag He emphasized that the leadership change has not led to meaningful improvements, with security forces and intelligence agencies still implicated in abuses. flag Türk called for immediate investigations, accountability, independent monitoring of facilities, and access to legal and medical care for detainees, warning that systemic violations persist and require urgent international attention.

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