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International Criminal Court says it's 'actively monitoring' events in Venezuela as repression soars

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro (Credit: Pedro Rances Mattey/AFP)

The International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Monday that it's "actively monitoring" the ongoing events in Venezuela, where government forces have been detaining thousands of people involved in protests against its decision to claim victory in the recent presidential elections without supporting data.

In a written statement sent out to press, the office of ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said it has received "multiple reports of instances of violence and other allegations following the presidential election of 28 July in Venezuela."

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