Two days after he ended the truce in Nicaragua's Civil War, President Daniel Ortega has confirmed that his troops are engaged in a major offensive against the American-backed contra guerillas in the north and east of the country.

Report shows helicopter flying.

President Daniel Ortega.

Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo who has agreed to mediate in the talks.

Troops and civilians.

United States presidential helicopter.

Interview with President George Bush on Ortega’s military campaign.

The reporter is Patricia Danaher.

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