Arbitrary detentions, forced disappearances, torture and ill-treatment -- particularly during recent elections -- are among ...

Civil and political freedoms in Venezuela have sharply deteriorated over the past year, according to the United Nations’ top human rights official, who cited a wave of arbitrary arrests, ...

UN secretary-general 'reiterates that he is deeply concerned about reports of the arbitrary detention of opposition figures, ...

In the weeks since the violent crackdown, thousands are fleeing their country. The United Nations has accused the government of Nicolas Maduro of committing crimes against humanity during its ...

Venezuelan New Yorkers protest election results outside United Nations 02:12. NEW YORK – Demonstrators gathered outside the United Nations Friday to protest recent election results in Venezuela ...

MIAMI — A panel of experts from the United Nations said Venezuela's recent presidential elections lacked “basic transparency and integrity,” adding an important voice to those who have ...

The Venezuela-sponsored resolution urges states to refrain from applying unilateral measures that violate international law.

There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations at its headquarters in New York and at its far-flung global operations.