Nicaragua’s government banned opposition protests in September and police broke up Saturday’s attempt at a demonstration in Managua, hitting several protesters as they forced them into patrol cars. A woman waves a Nicaraguan flag as he celebrates the release of political prisoners in Managua, Nicaragua, Friday, March 15, 2019. Nicaragua's government said it has released 50 opposition prisoners in an apparent bow to a demand by the opposition Civic Alliance for freeing of about 770 people considered political prisoners, as a condition for resuming political talks which had been suspended. ( Alfredo Zuniga / AP Photo ) Police detain protesters in Managua, Nicaragua, Saturday, March 16, 2019. Article Continued BelowOn Friday, Nicaragua’s government said it released 50 opposition prisoners and placed them under a form of house arrest.

Source: thestar March 16, 2019 22:22 UTC