Just before midday on Sunday, thousands of people participating in what was called the “March of the flags” began to run and throw themselves to the ground when hooded paramilitaries started shooting from three pick-up trucks identified with red and black Sandinista party flags, injuring two people and generating panic among the participants.
Read MoreRelatives of retired Coronel Carlos Brenes and of retired Major Tomas Maldonado, both accused of terrorism and other crimes committed during their alleged participation in roadblocks, demanded from Daniel Ortega’s government their freedom and requested that the Nicaraguan Army mediate for the release of these founders of the military institution.
Read MoreAccording to the organization, the total number of doctors fired from hospitals and public health centers is at least 300, stated Carlos Duarte, secretary of the Association’s Board of Directors. The dismissals are attributed to political reasons [for healing wounded protestors or participating in or supporting the anti-government demonstrations].
Read MoreThe government of Daniel Ortega expelled today the mission of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) that was in the country to verify the situation of human rights, diplomatic sources reported.
Read MoreSome twenty persons imprisoned for participating in protests against the Government of Nicaragua announced Thursday an indefinite hunger strike, while almost a thousand protesters again took to the streets of Managua to demand “justice” and “freedom for the hundreds of political prisoners.”
Read MoreWashing the feet of Venezuelans who have walked for days on end, applying cream and ointments to help heal open wounds, giving a plate of food and a new pair of shoes is a group of missionaries’ work in Bogota, Colombia.
Read MoreA student group in Nicaragua, which forms part of the Civic Alliance for Justice and Democracy, called upon the country’s private sector today to immediately call for a general strike, as well as accusing them of being “accomplices” of Daniel Ortega’s Government.”
Read MorePresident Daniel Ortega announced Wednesday that he would ask the Costa Rican government for a list of Nicaraguans requesting asylum in the neighboring country. He stated the objective is to “inform” the Costa Rican authorities which citizens have criminal accusations pending in Nicaragua.
Read MoreThe days will be partly cloudy, with some isolated showers and thunderstorms from the early hours of the afternoon. The maximum temperatures will oscillate between 31 and 33° C (88 and 91 F), with the lows at 24 and 25° C (75 and 77 F). The sea surface temperature will be 30° C (86 F).
Read MoreThe UN today called for urgent measures to address the human rights crisis in Nicaragua, where it denounced “repression and reprisals” against protesters who have protested against the government of President Daniel Ortega since April.
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