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Nicaragua's regime wages war on religious freedom

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68% Informative

Since 2018 , over 1,100 religious entities have been forcibly closed, more than 70 individuals detained for their religious affiliations, and 84 priests forced into exile.

The repression began in 2018 when Ortega 's regime went after the Catholic Church for mediating between the state and anti-government protesters.

Easter processions, Christmas celebrations, and even cemetery prayers have been outlawed.

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73

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73

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43

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formal

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English

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72

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likely offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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