General Assembly 2008 Country Report: Nicaragua
Inter American Press Association
5 November 2008
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“Nicaragua’s release of journalist Víctor Ticay brings us relief, but he should have never been imprisoned, as he was simply doing his job as a journalist” – CPJ
The report documents increasing violations of freedom of expression and press, as well as a rise in attacks against journalists, activists, media outlets, students, clergy, artists, and political opponents, among other actors.
PEN International condemns the growing wave of repression against journalists in Nicaragua, highlighting the concerning rise in attacks and threats amidst a worsening human rights crisis.