U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announced the release of 135 political prisoners in Nicaragua due to a multiyear government crackdown on dissent initiated by President Ortega.
Sullivan emphasized that no one should face imprisonment for peacefully exercising rights such as free expression and practicing religion, condemning Ortega's authoritarian rule.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken affirmed that Nicaraguans deserve democracy and freedom, highlighting the ongoing persecution of those opposing Ortega's regime.
A UN Human Rights report indicated that Ortega's government continues to target dissenters and independent organizations, detailing instances of torture and abuse among detainees.
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