Document #1441106

UNHCR – UN High Commissioner for Refugees

Fleeing violence, Nicaraguans seek safety in Costa Rica

http://www.unhcr.org/news/latest/2018/8/5b7176f04/fleeing-violence-nicaraguans-seek-safety-costa-rica.html

ecoi.net summary:
According to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, at least 317 people killed in clashes since 18 April; more than 2,000 injured; thousands of Nicaraguans have sought asylum in Costa Rica since April
Countries:
Costa Rica, Nicaragua
Source:
UNHCR – UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Original link:
http://www.unhcr.org/news/latest/2018/8/5b7176f04/fleeing-violence-nicaraguans-seek-safety-costa-rica.html
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
13 August 2018
Document ID:
1441106 (former ID 364676)

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