Fernando Zamora Silva
Additional Name(s): Fernando Israel Zamora Silva
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Nicaragua
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Date of Detainment: July/9/2023
Date of Release: October/18/2023
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Fernando Zamora Silva
Extra Bio Info:
Fernando Zamora Silva was detained for his religious belief and activity.
On July 9, 2023, police detained Zamora Silva, a Catholic priest and the chancellor of the Diocese of Siuna. His arrest came amid a crackdown on the Roman Catholic Church and its leaders for their criticism of the government's policies, human rights record, and religious freedom conditions.
On October 18, 2023, Zamora Silva was released from prison and exiled to the Vatican.