US EditionUS secures release of 135 political prisoners from Nicaragua
- The United States has secured the release of 135 political prisoners from Nicaragua, including students and members of a faith organization.
- The prisoners were transported to Guatemala and may relocate to the U.S., as stated by U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
- The White House urged the Nicaraguan government to stop the arbitrary arrest and detention of its citizens.
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US and Guatemala announce Nicaragua released 135 political prisoners on humanitarian grounds
The US and Guatemala governments announced on Thursday that Nicaragua has released 135 political prisoners on humanitarian grounds after months of negotiations between the US and Nicaragua. The US also facilitated the voluntary transfer of political prisoners from Nicaragua to Guatemala. In a joint statement, the US and Guatemala clarified that the released political prisoners include human rights defenders, religious leaders and layperons. The …
The U.S. government successfully facilitated the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners this Friday. These citizens, initially arrested for peacefully exercising their rights, landed in Guatemala and will seek to enter the United States or other countries. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed that his release was based on humanitarian grounds, stressing that no one should be imprisoned for practicing their freedom of expressi…
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Nicaragua has released more than 100 political prisoners after talks with the US. The Washington Post (WP) writes about this. The Nicaraguan government reportedly released 135 political prisoners on Thursday, including 13 members of a Texas-based Christian evangelical organization. Those released have been brought to Guatemala and will be able to apply for appropriate legal status in the United States. WP notes that the release operation was car…
US Secures Release of 135 Nicaraguan Political Prisoners
GUATEMALA CITY—The U.S. government announced Thursday that it secured the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners, who have arrived in Guatemala where they will apply for entry to the United States or other countries. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement that they were released on humanitarian grounds. “No one should be put in jail for peacefully exercising their fundamental rights of free expression, association, an…
Hope Restored: U.S. and Guatemala Liberate 135 Nicaraguan Political Prisoners
On September 5, the United States successfully secured the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners. Guatemala has offered them refuge, marking a significant moment of international cooperation and highlighting the ongoing human rights challenges in Central America. Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor, announced the release. He stressed that no individual should be imprisoned for […]
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