National Dialogue: an end to violence from whatever source
News from Nicaragua | Monday, 18 June 2018
Since 18 April Nicaragua has experienced waves of extreme violence that have profoundly polarised the country. According to national and international human rights organisations over 160 people have died and 2,100 have been injured. All forms of violence - killings, threats, intimidation, road blocks and sabotage -have escalated. The country read more
Western media coverage of Nicaragua
News from Nicaragua | Friday, 8 June 2018
Why has Nicaragua, a country with a stable economy and commitment to health, education, social and programmes, erupted into such deeply polarised conflict over the past month? The Western media including the BBC and The Guardian blame the government almost entirely for the conflict. However, John Perry who volunteers with a rural read more
Impact of violence in Nicaragua
News from Nicaragua | Monday, 4 June 2018
More than a month of violence in Nicaragua has tragically resulted in the deaths of over 100 people and left 868 injured. An essential part of the peace process is to ensure justice for their relatives and families and ensure that that those responsible for these deaths are read more
Nicaragua: peace initiatives
News from Nicaragua | Friday, 1 June 2018
Calling to account all those responsible for acts of violence On 30 May, the Inter- American Commission on Human Rights (IAHCR), and the General Secretariat of the Organisation of American States (OAS) announced an agreement with the Nicaraguan government to investigate the violence that has occurred since April 2018 read more