Managua (AFP) - Nicaragua's army on Saturday called for an end to violence in the country and distanced itself from President Daniel Ortega, saying it was not repressing anyone for taking part in anti-government protests.
Unrest against the president exploded in mid-April and has been fueled by a brutal response from police.
The death toll is now at least 51.
"We are the same uniformed people, working for their own benefit and, as a consequence, we call for stopping the violence and actions that destabilize us," an army statement said, expressing solidarity with the families of those who have died in the protests.
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WNU Editor: The Army's refusal to not suppress the protests is a significant event. They are signaling to Nicaraguan President Ortega that he has to find a better way to end this political crisis .... because they are definitely not going to help him. What a change in fortune for the former Sandinista leader from 35 years ago .... from revolutionary to a authoritarian thug who has ordered the security services to violently suppress student protests against corruption and a better life.
More News On The Ongoing Unrest In Nicaragua
Nicaraguan military says will not suppress protests: AFP -- Reuters
Violence at protests in Nicaragua leaves 2 more dead -- Washington Post
Death Toll Over Nicaragua Unrest Rises to 5 – Reports (VIDEO) -- Sputnik
Nicaragua: Ortega to allow inquiry into protest deaths -- Al Jazeera
Lawmakers call on Trump to investigate Nicaraguan government in deaths of protesters -- Miami Herald
Bianca Jagger wages war on brutal Nicaraguan tyrant of torture and calls for an end to the oppressive political regime in her homeland -- Daily Mail
