In the document, the G7 foreign ministers urged Ortega to release political prisoners, currently totaling 138.
HAVANA TIMES – The Foreign Ministers of the G7 called on the Ortega regime to end human rights violations as well as widespread repression in Nicaragua. They also urged the immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners.
In the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Declaration from Italy 2024 on how to address global challenges and foster partnerships, a chapter was dedicated to addressing the human rights crisis in Nicaragua.
“We call on the Nicaraguan government to end its human rights violations, as well as widespread repression and related violations and abuses against civil society, indigenous peoples, academics, students, independent press, and political and religious actors,” the declaration states.
In the document, the G7 ministers urged Ortega to release political prisoners, currently totaling 138.
“We urge the authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners and comply with their international obligations.”
