On the repression by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, targeting human rights defenders, political opponents and religious communities in particular
B-10-2025-0131
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Bernard Guetta, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Engin Eroglu, Karin Karlsbro, Ľubica Karvašová, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
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This resolution condemns repression by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, targeting human rights defenders, political opponents and religious communities. It calls for release of detainees, reversal of constitutional reform, respect for human rights, and EU measures including sanctions and support for exiles.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the Nicaraguan regime's widespread repression and calls for release of all arbitrarily detained, restoration of rule of law and freedoms, cessation of repression, and restoration of rights to exiles.¶
- Denounces use of statelessness and exile as a weapon against dissenting voices; calls for end to restrictions on civic space and respect for right to dissent.¶
- Calls on the Nicaraguan regime to reverse the constitutional reform and all repressive laws, respect international human rights obligations, and implement UN Group of Human Rights Experts recommendations.¶
- Calls on the EU and its member states to include human rights guarantees for European funds and ensure strict control so funds do not reinforce the regime.¶
- Calls on relevant authorities to strengthen support for Nicaraguan opposition in exile and cooperate with countries receiving migrants fleeing the country.¶
- Recalls that under the EU-Central America Association Agreement Nicaragua must respect rule of law, democracy and human rights; reiterates demand to trigger the democratic clause.¶
- Reiterates call to include Daniel Ortega and his inner circle in the EU sanctions list.¶
- Calls for immediate extradition of Alessio Casimirri to Italy.¶
Who is affected
- The Nicaraguan regime and its leaders, including Daniel Ortega and his inner circle, face condemnation and potential sanctions.¶¶
- Human rights defenders, political opponents, religious communities, and exiles in Nicaragua are the targets of repression and are called to be protected.¶
- The European Union and its member states are called to ensure human rights guarantees in funding and to strengthen support for opposition in exile.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- Over 5600 NGOs have been dissolved, including religious groups, and their assets confiscated.¶