In focus: Violent Protests and Media Censorship in Venezuela
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In focus: Violent Protests and Media Censorship in Venezuela

Since February 2014, Venezuela has experienced an outbreak of demonstrations that have led to unlawful violence perpetrated by security forces and government supporters against anti-government protestors, many of whom are unarmed civilians. Journalists and others found documenting the demonstration also face increasing personal risk as media censorship methods turn violent. “The Venezuelan government has openly … Continue reading