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Nicaraguan government responsible for at least 8 deaths in custody since 2018, UN report finds

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 22). Nicaraguan government responsible for at least 8 deaths in custody since 2018, UN report finds. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/americas/nicaraguan-government-responsible-for-at-least-8-deaths-in-custody-since-2018-un-report-finds/article_0210a715-17a9-5c71-b283-a8a444f833a4.html

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U.N. experts have reported that at least eight deaths in custody are attributable to the Nicaraguan government since its crackdown on political opposition began in 2018. The report criticizes President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo for suppressing dissent and undermining democratic processes, including canceling elections recently.
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The U.N. Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua released a report condemning the Nicaraguan government for at least eight deaths in custody since 2018, when President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo began cracking down on dissent following mass protests. The report highlights how their administration has suppressed democratic institutions and cancelled elections recently, further eroding human rights in the country.

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MEXICO CITY Nicaragua Nicaraguan U.N. the U.N. Group of Human Rights Experts

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Daniel Ortega PERSON · 1× MEXICO CITY GPE · 1× Nicaragua GPE · 1× Nicaraguan NORP · 1× Rosario Murillo PERSON · 1× U.N. ORG · 1× the U.N. Group of Human Rights Experts ORG · 1×

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The report from the U.N. Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua was the latest condemnation of the government of co-Presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, which has crushed dissent since 2018 mass protests and recently canceled elections.
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The Nicaraguan government is responsible for at least eight deaths in custody since it began its crackdown on dissent and assault of democratic institutions in 2018, U.N. experts said Tuesday. asserted
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The report from the U.N. Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua was the latest condemnation of the government of co-Presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, which has crushed dissent since 2018 mass protests and recently canceled elections. asserted
which → crush → elections
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