In a powerful statement at the Human Rights Council, Eugenia Valle Olivares shared her harrowing story, revealing the traumatic abduction of her husband, Victor Boitano, by armed police on April 23, 2024. Their brutal entry into her home shattered her world, plunging her into an agonising search that yielded no information about his fate after six long months in vain. Faced with state threats and persecution, she was forced to flee her homeland, living now in exile but persistently carrying the weight of her anguish.
Eugenia spoke on behalf of 45 families of political prisoners, bravely shedding light on the grave conditions within Nicaraguan prisons where torture is prevalent. Despite her own fears, she stood firm, calling upon the international community to bolster mechanisms like the Group of Experts, crucial for the hopes of returning safely to Nicaragua in the future. Her plea was not merely for her husband but for all who suffer in silence, demanding the safe return of Victor, Angélica Chavarria, and Brooklin Rivera.
The urgency of her message resonates deeply in a world that often turns a deaf ear to suffering. As she implored the Council to take concrete actions, her voice was a beacon of hope for many, highlighting a collective cry for freedom and justice. Each word borne from anguish was a testament to resilience, seeking not just survival but a life without fear, a longing for the day when families can be reunited without the spectre of oppression looming over them.
Eugenia Valle Olivares addressed the Human Rights Council, sharing her distressing experience of her husband’s abduction by police in Nicaragua. After months of searching in vain and facing threats, she was forced into exile. Representing the families of political prisoners, she called for strengthened mechanisms to combat human rights abuses and demanded the safe return of her husband and other detainees.
Eugenia Valle Olivares’ compelling testimony underscores the urgent need for international attention to human rights violations in Nicaragua. With political prisoners suffering inhumane conditions, her appeal serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring struggle for freedom and justice. The fight against oppression continues, and the families of the disappeared await a day when they can live without fear and in peace.
Original Source: www.omct.org
