Young Venezuelans on Hunger Strike
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VENEZUELA, Caracas : A demonstrator holds a Venezuelan flag in front of riot policemen during an opposition demo against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas on February 12, 2014. Unidentified assailants on a motorcycle fired into a crowd of anti-government protesters, wounding at least two people.
Agenzia Fides - published on 06/23/14
Caracas (Agenzia Fides) – It has been three days since 15 students have begun a hunger strike in a church in Caracas, demanding the intervention of Catholic Church their fight against violations of freedom in Venezuela. The young people are calling the initiative "permanent fasting" and are calling for the release of students who were arrested in various events that took place against the government.
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