Josep Borrell Fontelles, EP President during his official visit to Nicaragua, August 11 to 13, 2006

EP awards the Sakharov Prize to honour exceptional individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms. Vilma Núñez de Escorcia has been fighting for the human rights of Nicaraguans for decades. Despite persecution, she remains in her country. Álvarez, Bishop of Matagalpa, has been one of the most outspoken critics of President Daniel Ortega’s regime. In February 2023, after refusing to leave the country, he was sentenced to 26 years in prison and his nationality was suspended. The footage (or part) are Confidencial and ©AFP. The footage are ©AFP. The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on Sakharov Prize 2023 until 11/10/2024. The assignment to a third part is not allowed. For any other uses contact AFP – www.afp.com.

Infoclip: Vilma Núñez de Escorcia and Monsignor Rolando José Álvarez Lagos from Nicaragua - Sakharov Prize 2023

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