Al Jazeera: Nicaraguans go on strike to protest Ortega's grip on power
The streets of Managua are deserted as residents observe a national strike called by opponents of the government.
Nicaragua's capital Managua has taken on the airs of a ghost town, as a day-long national strike is being held to protest two months of violent chaos under President Daniel Ortega.
"This is a ... peaceful civil strike that covers ... all economic activities, except those related to the preservation of life and the coverage of basic services for the population," announced the National Alliance for Justice and Democracy, a key player in the stalled crisis talks.
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WNU Editor: Scores killed and wounded. People disappearing. Nicaragua is repeating its history.
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Nicaragua protesters stage national strike as clashes persist -- BBC
Nicaragua protest leaders call 24-hour strike to oust Daniel Ortega -- The Guardian
Nicaragua: two months of deadly chaos -- AFP
Nicaragua Protests Take a New Turn: Empty Streets -- The New York Times
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