EP awards the Sakharov Prize to honour exceptional individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms. Vilma Núñez de Escorcia has been fighting for the human rights of Nicaraguans for decades. Despite persecution, she remains in her country. Álvarez, Bishop of Matagalpa, has been one of the most outspoken critics of President Daniel Ortega’s regime. In February 2023, after refusing to leave the country, he was sentenced to 26 years in prison and his nationality was suspended. The footage (or part) are Confidencial and ©AFP. The footage are ©AFP. The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on Sakharov Prize 2023 until 11/10/2024. The assignment to a third part is not allowed. For any other uses contact AFP – www.afp.com.

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Infoclip: Vilma Núñez de Escorcia and Monsignor Rolando José Álvarez Lagos from Nicaragua - Sakharov Prize 2023

Vilma N&uacute;&ntilde;ez de Escorcia gives a conference in front of cameras - courtesy of Confidencial (6 shots)

Old picture of Vilma N&uacute;&ntilde;ez de Escorcia - courtesy of Confidencial

Clips of Vilma N&uacute;&ntilde;ez de Escorcia passing by some offices - courtesy of Confidencial (3 shots)

Monsignor Rolando Jos&eacute; &Aacute;lvarez Lagos at the entrance of a church talking to the camera with a group of police officers behind - courtesy of &copy;AFP 

Nicaraguan people supporting Monsignor Rolando Jos&eacute; &Aacute;lvarez Lagos inside of a church - courtesy of &copy;AFP  (3 shots)