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Summary:Nicaragua president Daniel Ortega announced on October 15 that a wide range of civil liberties would be suspended and the existing state of emergency extended. He told a news conference the steps were needed to counter the threat of increased activity by US-backed contra forces.
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Location:NICARAGUA MANAGUA
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