UN Condemns Nicaragua’s Threat to Cancel Elections and Curtail Political Freedoms
UN human rights chief Volker Türk criticizes Nicaragua’s co-president Daniel Ortega for moves undermining civil rights and political participation.
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UN human rights chief Volker Türk criticizes Nicaragua’s co-president Daniel Ortega for moves undermining civil rights and political participation.
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UN human rights chief condemns Nicaragua’s co-president Daniel Ortega’s announcement to halt upcoming elections and calls for release of political dissidents.
UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 7:46 PM
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