Women punished for praying aloud at Nicaraguan prison.

Female prisoners at Nicaragua's La Esperanza prison, including political detainees, have faced punitive measures for praying aloud. Since mid-January, they have been denied outdoor access, previously allowed once a week. Some women have suffered physical abuse during interrogations and restrictions extend to prohibiting Bibles and writing materials for political prisoners, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

March 11, 2024
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