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Rebels routed

Friday 23 July 1993 23:02 BST
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The Nicaraguan army recaptured the northern city of Esteli after a day and a half of fierce fighting with anti-government rebels that left at least 45 people dead, AP reports from Esteli. The battle was the worst outbreak of fighting in Nicaragua since the civil war ended in 1990.

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