LDS Church evacuates remaining 158 missionaries from Nicaragua

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 4, 2018 (Gephardt Daily) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is evacuating its remaining missionaries from Nicaragua.

“In light of continued violence and deteriorating conditions in Nicaragua, the Church has decided to transfer the remaining 158 missionaries out of that country,” a statement on mormonnewsroom.org says.

“Those missionaries are being moved to temporary assignments in North America, South America, the Caribbean and New Zealand.

“Most of these missionaries have already left the country. All others awaiting travel are in a safe location and will arrive in their new assignments in the next several days.”

The Nicaragua Managua South Mission president and his family have left the country and returned home, the statement says.

“The Nicaragua Managua North Mission president and his companion will remain in Nicaragua for the time being to take care of some ecclesiastical responsibilities over local Church members.”

The news comes after a May 22 announcement that an initial group of 169 missionaries was being reassigned to other areas due to ongoing violence in Nicaragua.

According to The Washington Post, more than 100 people have been killed since the current uprising began in April. Protesters are demanding the resignation of President. Daniel Ortega, and pro-government militias trying to take control. Looting is widespread.

The Monday statement said LDS officials will “continue to monitor developments in Nicaragua and make a decision in the future regarding the eventual return of missionaries.

“In the meantime, we pray for peace and stability for all who live there during this uncertain time.”

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