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Argentine Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Nicaragua's Ortega Over Human Rights Violations

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Argentine Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Nicaragua's Ortega Over Human Rights Violations

Credited from: SCMP

  • An **Argentine judge** has issued a warrant for the arrest of **Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega** over alleged **systematic human rights violations**.
  • The order also targets Ortega’s wife, **Vice-President Rosario Murillo**, and a dozen others linked to his regime.
  • Charges against Ortega include **murder, torture, and forced disappearances**, based on the principle of **universal jurisdiction**.
  • This action follows a **2022 complaint** by a group from the **University of Buenos Aires**.
  • Ortega has faced increasing criticisms for authoritarian practices since his return to power in **2007**, leading to severe crackdowns on dissent.

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