Central America’s Nicaragua has released nearly 56 political prisoners under a new law that frees people who were arrested in recent anti-government protests, while protecting police and others who violently clamped down on the demonstrations. The release of the 56 opposition leaders follows Monday’s release of 50 rank-and-file protesters by the administration of President Daniel Ortega. Nicaragua’s opposition has made the release of political prisoners a condition of dialogue with the administration. Under the amnesty law, former prisoners are banned from participating in more anti-government protests.
Central America’s Nicaragua releases 56 political prisoners in recent anti-government protests
