Response to Concerns Over ABC Newsman's Killing and Political Change in Nicaragua, 1979-01-01 - 1979-12-31

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Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_23_0018

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Response to Concerns Over ABC Newsman's Killing and Political Change in Nicaragua, 1979-01-01 - 1979-12-31

The text discusses the killing of ABC newsman Bill Stewart in Nicaragua and the response from the government and international organizations. President Somoza has promised to bring the law to bear on those responsible for the killing, and the US government has requested a peacekeeping force in Nicaragua, which was turned down by the OAS. A member of the Nicaraguan National Guard has confessed to the slaying. The author expresses hope for peace in the troubled country.

Dates

1979-01-01 - 1979-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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