ONU exigió libertad inmediata para el teniente Franklin Caldera

La Organización de Naciones Unidas (ONU) solicitó libertad inmediata, medidas de reparación e indemnización para el primer teniente del Ejército Franklin Caldera Martínez, quien está cerca de cumplir cinco años en la cárcel.

ONU exigió libertad inmediata para el teniente Franklin Caldera

TL;DR

  • The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention demands the immediate release of Lieutenant Franklin Caldera Martínez.
  • The UN deems Caldera Martínez's detention arbitrary and contrary to international law.
  • Allegations against Caldera Martínez include forced disappearance, torture, due process violations, and political discrimination.
  • The detention is said to violate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
  • The UN requests Venezuela investigate the violations and sanction those responsible.
  • Venezuela's government has six months to report on measures taken, including releasing the lieutenant and ensuring non-repetition.
  • Caldera Martínez was detained on February 11, 2021, and is accused of terrorism, conspiracy, and treason, among other charges.
  • He is linked to operations Gedeón and Aurora and faces a double trial.
  • He is currently held at Fuerte Tiuna, having previously been at Dgcim and Ramo Verde.