Nicaragua closes 1,500 NGOs, many religious, under President Ortega's rule.
Nicaragua's authoritarian government, led by President Daniel Ortega, has closed 1,500 non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including many religious groups. This follows a regulation requiring NGOs to work exclusively in partnership with state entities. Over 5,000 NGOs, private universities, and media outlets have been shuttered since protests against Ortega's regime in 2018. The United Nations has expressed concern over the human rights situation in Nicaragua, which has witnessed widespread anti-regime protests and a crackdown on civic space.
August 19, 2024
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