:quality(85)//cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/DWIKH33XEBBTB3D22KNSMHEDHU.jpg "‘Guns should be the last resort’, UN calls for inquiry into Nuevo Laredo massacre")
The Organization of United Nations (HIM) called on the Mexican authorities for a prompt and impartial investigation on the violent events that took place in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, where five people were killed by lethal use of force by members of the Secretary of National Defense (Sedena) in the early hours of February 26.
The CNDH investigates the Nuevo Laredo massacre and the alleged violation of the human rights of the victims
At least five young people died after being intercepted by elements of the Sedena, as they left a nightclub in the city
“The use of guns should be the last resortproportionate to the legitimate aim pursued, with full respect for and protection of human life. All Military Use of Force Deaths Must Be Investigated independently by civilian authorities,” the UN said in a March 1 statement.
He also alerted the authorities to take action to protect survivors and witnessesas well as human rights defenders linked to the case.
Likewise, the UN has highlighted the repetition of similar actions in Nuevo Laredo in recent years, which is why he has insisted on the need for objective analysis of the conditions in which force was used.
Authorities investigate soldiers who fired after Nuevo Laredo massacre
According to an official statement, the men in uniform heard detonations and went to the place from which they came.
In addition, the international organization has called for the research in line with international standards in order to clarify the facts and determine responsibilities. Also HIM expressed his condolences to the families of the victims at the end of the statement.
Apnea the day before, the Sedena shared a statement in which he said that uniformed officers activated their weapons after hearing a roar. In addition, they indicated that the military saw a type of vehicle pick upwhich was carrying seven people, was traveling at excessive speed and had no license plate.
Centro Prodh accused the submission of the CNDH and the prosecution after the massacre of Nuevo Laredo
The human rights organization has spoken out against the extrajudicial executions of civilians at the hands of elements of the Sedena
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