A group of UN experts has accused Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his associates of committing systematic human rights violations and called for accountability. The violations were apparently driven by a desire to silence critical voices and eliminate opposition efforts. The report was presented to the UN's Human Rights Council and identifies Ortega, his vice president Rosario Murillo, and other high-level officials as responsible for the violations.
Nicaragua Accused of Human Rights Violations by UN Experts
A group of United Nations (UN) experts has accused Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his associates of committing systematic human rights violations, driven by their desire to silence critical voices and eliminate opposition efforts.
Key Findings of the Report
The report, presented to the UN's Human Rights Council, identified Ortega, his vice president Rosario Murillo, and other high-level officials as responsible for the violations. These include:
Calls for Accountability
The experts called for accountability for those responsible for the violations. They recommended that the UN Human Rights Council establish an international investigation mechanism to investigate the allegations further and hold perpetrators accountable.
Background on the Crisis
Nicaragua has been in a political crisis since 2018, when mass protests erupted over Ortega's proposed reforms to the social security system. The government's violent crackdown on the protests sparked a broader crackdown on dissent.
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