Migrants deported from US tortured in El Salvador, Venezuela says

Venezuela is investigating claims of human rights abuses against 250 people detained in notorious prison.

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More than 250 Venezuelans were repatriated to near Caracas on Friday. They had been detained in El Salvador since March following their deportation from the United States.

Venezuelan Attorney-General Tarek William Saab said there had been "systemic torture" inside the prison, which included sexual abuse, daily beatings and rotten prison food.

El Salvador is yet to respond to the claims.

During a press conference, Saab presented testimonies and images appearing to show detainees with injuries including bruising and missing teeth. These claims have not been independently verified by the BBC.