Nicaragua
Tuesday 27.11.2018 Nicaragua - Latest Developments
Concern after brutal attack on women HRDs in prison
On 26th October 2018, a group of masked and armed men broke in the cell of women political prisoners and beat 17 of them. Read more
Friday 9.11.2018 Nicaragua - Latest Developments
Criminalisation of activists and protesters continue forcing people to leave the country
The Nicaraguan government continues to harass and criminalise human rights defenders in the country. On 14th October 2018, two prominent social leaders, Haydeé Castillo and Lottie Cunningham, were detained and prevented from travelling to Washington DC. Read more
Tuesday 9.10.2018 Nicaragua - Latest Developments
'They treat us inhumanely', said campesino leader Medardo Mairena from prison
Harassment and attacks against human rights defenders and social leaders in Nicaragua continue. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has granted precautionary measures to protect the rights of more than a hundred people "who are at serious and urgent risk of irreparable harm to their human rights". Read more
Monday 3.9.2018 Nicaragua - Latest Developments
UN report finds 'Urgent action is needed to address the human rights crisis in Nicaragua'
Systematic harassment against human rights defenders and social leaders in Nicaragua is continuing. Read more
Thursday 19.7.2018 Nicaragua - Latest Developments
275 people killed since the protests started
The Centro Nicaraguense para los Derechos Humanos (CENIDH) confirmed that 275 people have been killed during the series of protests that started in April 2018. Read more
Friday 15.6.2018 Nicaragua - Latest Developments
Protection measures granted due to grave risks faced by activists at protests
On 21st May, the IACHR granted precautionary measures to 13 leaders of a student movement and their families due to risks they have faced. The Commission noted that the activists have been attacked when participating in protests as well as in other civic activities, such as food distribution and health care during demonstrations. Read more
Tuesday 22.5.2018 Nicaragua - Latest Developments
Hundreds of NGOs demand an end to the state's repression of the right to peaceful assembly
323 local, regional and international organisations signed a statement demanding that the government of Nicaragua end its repression of the right to peacefully assemble. Read more
Monday 23.4.2018 Nicaragua - Latest Developments
Regressive changes to social security system lead to protests and a brutal crackdown
At least 25 people died during protests in Nicaragua over the government's plans to change the social security system. Several protesters were reported injured and detained. Read more
Tuesday 6.3.2018 Nicaragua - Latest Developments
Women-lead commemorative protest blocked by police
Security officers blocked some roads to prevent a women-led demonstration from taking place. Read more
