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<p>We welcome the release of political prisoners on 11 June, but remain concerned
by allegations that they were subjected to torture and other human rights violations
while in prison. We call for all remaining political prisoners in custody to be released.
We regularly raise our concerns with the Nicaraguan Government and continue to support
the work of the EU, UN and Organization of American States (OAS). We support the EU
statement of 13 June and OAS statement of 20 June, urging the Nicaraguan Government
to release every person imprisoned for political reasons, close legal cases brought
against recently freed prisoners, and provide full guarantees for their security.
We are concerned that the amnesty law of 7 June provides impunity for perpetrators
of human rights violations committed during last year's anti-government protests.
We will continue to monitor the situation in Nicaragua closely.</p>
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