MANAGUA, Nicaragua: The United Nations (UN) called Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) on the Nicaraguan government of President Daniel Ortega to halt persistent repression after his supporters stormed Managua’s Catholic cathedral and another church to attack protesting opposition hunger strikers.

A pro-government mob broke in on Monday and injured a priest and a nun while attempting to dislodge activists demanding the release of political prisoners, church authorities in Managua said.

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