Eu utenrikssjef Federica Mogherini accuse Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro to arm irregular regimevennlige groups.

” We urge the police and security forces to show restraint, avoid the use of violence and to allow that the help is released in. We reject the use of irregular armed groups that threaten civilians and elected officials, and who have gathered to distribute the help, ” she says.

Four killed

Saturday, two people were killed and around 300 wounded when they were met with resistance from the venezuelan forces on the border near the colombian town of Cúcuta. Two people were killed near the border with Brazil, where the small urfolksgruppen Pemon.

Maduro has refused to drop relief supplies into the country. He believes it is part of an american plan to infiltrate Venezuela, and he has stated that there is no need for your help.

Mogherini asks him to open for help.

– Only a political solution

– the Regime’s refusal to recognize the humanitarian aid leads to an increased voltage level. There is bekymrende messages about riots, violence and a growing number of victims, especially in the border areas and among the Pemon-to’s indigenous, ” says Mogherini in a statement.

Mogherini believes that only a political solution to the crisis.

– Venezuelan population has suffered for a long time. It is time to let them decide over their future. We repeat our call to restore democracy through free, open and credible presidential election, ” says Mogherini.