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Venezuela election: UN slams repression and lack of transparency

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UN panel of experts says Venezuela 's presidential election lacked "basic transparency and integrity" UN human rights chief Volker Türk warns of a "climate of fear" caused by arbitrary detentions.

More than 2,400 people have been detained since 29 July - the day the disputed election result was announced.

Venezuela 's National Electoral Council declared the incumbent, Nicolás Maduro , the winner without publishing detailed voting tallies.

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