USRHR in Iran's Statement on Venezuelan elections
As advocates for democracy and human rights, we express our solidarity with the Venezuelan people in their pursuit of freedom, justice, and self-determination.
The ongoing crisis in Venezuela under the Maduro regime has led to widespread suffering, economic collapse, and the erosion of democratic institutions. We believe that every nation's citizens have the right to choose their leaders through free and fair elections, and to live with dignity and respect for their basic human rights.
We call upon the international community to support the Venezuelan people's aspirations for a return to democratic governance. This should include:
Demanding the release of all political prisoners
Insisting on the restoration of press freedoms and civil liberties
Supporting efforts to organize free, fair, and internationally monitored elections, and to investigate the extremely suspicious results of the July 2024 election.
Providing humanitarian aid to address the dire conditions faced by many Venezuelans
The path forward for Venezuela must be determined by its own people, free from external interference or oppression. We urge a peaceful transition to democracy that respects the will of the Venezuelan people and restores their fundamental rights and freedoms.
Union for Secular Republic and Human Rights in Iran
