Nicaragua is accused of crimes against humanity and other top news stories | Global News Podcast

A new report by United Nations investigators says Nicaraguan state institutions have carried out a widespread ​and systematic attack against civilians, including torture, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary detention.

Daniel Ortega, who shares the presidency with his wife Rosario Murillo, announced this year that Nicaragua would no longer hold elections, out of concern that his political opposition could “seize the government”.

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