US EditionThe UN accuses Nicaragua's government of abuses 'tantamount to crimes against humanity'
- The United Nations accuses Nicaragua of serious human rights violations and potential crimes against humanity, mainly targeting political opposition.
- Nicaraguans, including students, Indigenous, and Catholic Church members, face state persecution, with government shutting down social groups and sanctioning individuals.
- Hundreds of thousands flee government repression, becoming stateless and losing citizenship rights as the crackdown extends beyond Nicaragua's borders.
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Nicaragua accused of violations 'tantamount to crimes against humanity' by UN experts
Nicaragua accused of violations 'tantamount to crimes against humanity' by UN experts Nicaragua's government committed human rights violations that amount to "crimes against humanity," a United Nations-appointed team of human rights experts said in a report on Thursday. The report called for President Daniel Ortega and his wife and vice president, Rosario Murillo, to be "held accountable by the international community" for widespread abuses."Se…
UN says Nicaragua continues to perpetrate violations 'tantamount to crimes against humanity'
Group of experts urges international community to take immediate action by expanding sanctions against individuals, institutions involved in human rights violations - Anadolu Ajansı
Nicaragua is guilty of “crimes against humanity”: a harsh report by UN experts
The special group on human rights in that country denounced “an exponential increase” in repression. The government of Daniel Ortega “must be accountable to the international community,” he says.
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