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The international community faces an urgent call to action from the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua, who expressed their concerns during a session before the UN General Assembly. This group warned about the increasing level of repression exerted by the government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, which has implemented systematic policies to silence dissent, characterized as crimes against humanity and serious human rights violations.
Jan-Michael Simon, chair of the expert group, highlighted that Nicaragua has shifted from being a promoter of peace to occupying a spot on the UN agenda due to the dismantling of the rule of law. According to Simon, repression has reached alarming levels, necessitating a more rigorous scrutiny by the global community.
The Group’s investigations are based on over 1,900 interviews and 9,300 documents, which document a pattern of “serious, systematic, and widespread” human rights violations since 2018. The crimes include murders, imprisonments, torture, sexual violence, and forced disappearances. These events have unfolded in four phases: violent repression of protests from 2018 to 2020, electoral repression in 2021, the closure of non-governmental organizations in 2022, and the consolidation of absolute power in 2023.
Particularly concerning are the forced disappearances, which have drastically increased and caused distress in many families, as highlighted by expert Reed Brody. Furthermore, the deprivation of nationality has been reported, severely affecting at least 452 Nicaraguans, leaving them in a state of statelessness that hinders access to basic services and separates families.
The Expert Group also mentioned transnational repression, noting that the government has developed a persecution strategy that transcends borders, monitoring and harassing critics in exile. This tactic has culminated in tragic episodes, such as the murder in June 2025 of retired Major Roberto Samcam in Costa Rica, who was a fervent opponent of the regime.
The experts condemned Nicaragua’s decision to withdraw from several UN agencies and the Human Rights Council, stating that this does not represent an act of sovereignty but a strategy to evade international oversight and consolidate impunity.
In light of this crisis, the Group urged the international community to take concrete action. Among their proposals are the protection of Nicaraguans in exile, seeking accountability through the International Court of Justice, imposing sanctions on those responsible, and strengthening support for civil society and independent media in Nicaragua.
With this declaration, the experts emphasized that the world must not be a mere spectator in the face of human rights violations in Nicaragua.
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