Nicaragua frees Miskitos and backs peace talks stance
In Managua the leftist regime freed hundreds of imprisoned Miskito Indians under an amnesty while rejecting talks with anti Sandinista rebels. Foreign Minister Iguel Escoto dismissed negotiations with mercenaries, saying they refuse to talk to puppets. Rebels seek dialogue with the Sandinistas, with Richard Stone promising to facilitate talks and Adolfo Calero urging observers for fair elections.
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Former SISMI head arrested in Milan crime inquiry
Former SISMI chief Gen. Giuseppe Santovito was arrested at his home and taken to police headquarters. He was later hospitalized for cirrhosis of the liver, amid initial confusion over charges involving criminal association with the Mafia. Santovito led Italy’s Military Security Information Service from 1978 to 1981.
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Nun sees fragile hope amid Nicaragua war reports
Syracuse Sister Barbara Ginter said Nicaraguan TV news spoke of Sandinista concessions including pardoning more than 350 political prisoners by December 10 International Human Rights Day. She noted U.S. media view as de escalation but warned of ongoing fear and preparations for a possible U S backed invasion as civilians dig trenches in Leon.
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