Edgar Luis Sacasa Sierra
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Nicaragua
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Date of Detainment: August/1/2024
Date of Release: August/7/2024
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Association Religious Belief Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role
Edgar Luis Sacasa Sierra
Extra Bio Info:
Edgar Luis Sacasa Sierra was detained for his affiliation with the Catholic Church and his religious leadership role.
On August 1, 2024, the authorities arrested Sierra, the vicar of pastoral care at the Diocese of Matagalpa and the parish priest of the San Isidro Labrador church. Sierra's arrest comes amid a crackdown on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua.
On August 7, 2024, the Nicaraguan government exiled Sierra to the Vatican.
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