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Nicaragua: UN Group of Experts Appalled by Brooklyn Rivera’s death in custody

Nicaragua: UN Group of Experts Appalled by Brooklyn Rivera’s death in custody

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The UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua condemned, in the strongest terms, the death of prominent indigenous Miskito leader Brooklyn Rivera while in State custody, and expressed deep concern over reports that authorities took control of his remains, limited family participation in mourning and burial arrangements, and detained several relatives and supporters who sought to pay their respect.

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PBI will continue to follow this development.