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UN Warns Of Erosion Of Political Rights In Nicaragua

Volker Türk criticizes civil restrictions after Ortega announces end of elections and expansion of political control

Published on July 22, 2026


UN Warns Of Erosion Of Political Rights In Nicaragua
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The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Türk, said Nicaragua is entering a new phase of deterioration in civil and political freedoms after President Daniel Ortega announced that the country will no longer hold elections. According to the UN official, the proposed measures represent a further restriction on political participation.

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