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<p>We have voiced the UK's deep concern about the ongoing deterioration of political
and human rights in Nicaragua both with the Nicaraguan government and in multilateral
fora. Reports of harassment of members of the Catholic church in Nicaragua are concerning.
Freedom of religion or belief is a universal human right, and must be protected. The
Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief tweeted on the issue
on 10 August and is discussing it with members of the International Religious Freedom
or Belief Alliance. Our Permanent Observer at the Organisation of American States
also referred to the issue in a statement at a special meeting on the situation in
Nicaragua on 12 August. Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon highlighted our concern about
the detention of Bishop Rolando Álvarez during his visit to the Holy See on 26 August
and he is due to give a statement on behalf of the UK about the human rights situation
in Nicaragua at the UN Human Rights Council's Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner
on 13 September. We will continue to raise our concerns about the situation in Nicaragua,
including the detention of members of the Catholic church, and urge the Nicaraguan
Government to respect the human rights of all Nicaraguan people.</p>
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