The Government also agreed in principle to review one case of a member of the Jewish community whose property had been confiscated. but thus far has refused to restore the property or to offer compensation. The Government continues to maintain close ties with the Palestine Liberation Organization and maintains strong antiIsrael and anti.Zionist positions in international organizations. d. Freedom of movement within the countrv. foreign travel. immigration and repatriation On July 19. 1984. the Government announced it would guarantee freedom of travel throughout the country as part of its electoral campaign program. However. military and security forces in 1984 continued to operate numerous checkpoints. particularly in the northwestern areas of the country. and access to some areas was often temporarily restricted because of military activity. For example. the entire Atlantic Coast region remained a restricted military area. and individuals continue to require Interior Ministry permission to travel there. The Government requires exit visas for all Nicaraguan citizens and residents who desire to leave the country. After the elections in late 1984. it blocked the departure from the country of at least 22 opposition leaders and members. Following intense international criticism. it subsequently authorized some of these people to travel abroad.
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