UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua move to end elections
“People of all political viewpoints must be allowed to vote and run for office,” Turk said
Civic space in Nicaragua was now “nearly closed,” Turk said
July 22, 2026 15:50
GENEVA: The United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday condemned what he described as a further deterioration of civil and political rights in Nicaragua, warning that proposed measures to bar political opponents from elections would deepen an already severe crackdown on dissent.
