A UN human rights official condemns Nicaragua’s decision to abolish elections, saying the move signals worsening repression in the country. According to reporting from Al Jazeera and Investing.com, the UN rights chief calls on Nicaraguan authorities to restore electoral processes and uphold fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. The UN official’s statement links the election changes to broader concerns about shrinking civic and political rights. The coverage highlights the UN position that removing elections undermines democratic participation and the guarantees expected under international human rights standards. Both outlets present the condemnation as a response to the decision to end elections and emphasize the call for authorities to reverse course. The reports do not indicate immediate, concrete steps taken by Nicaragua in reply, but they stress that the UN rights chief is urging a return to legal protections and political rights.