Nicaragua Election Day Critical Incidents (Threats and Coercion) by Victim

Nicaragua Election Day Critical Incidents (Threats and Coercion) by Victim

Country: 
Nicaragua
Year: 
2016
Level of government: 
National

Of the incidents of intimidation, threats and bullying that were reported by observers on election day, 54% involved both male and female victims. In reported incidents where only one gender was reported, slightly more men were attacked than women. 

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Time period: 
Election day
Type of violence: 
Threats and Coercion
Public sphere

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