Inmate punished and isolated for refusing to salute the flag and demonstrating against the prison's poor quality meals.



Political prisoner is serving a prison sentence for refusing to stand at attention and salute the flag in a daily ceremony, and for protesting against the poor quality of the food provided in the facility. The inmate is currently in a solitary cell where the food and cleanliness are very poor.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Personal freedom
Personal security and integrity
Freedom of opinion and expression
Right not to be submitted to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Perpetrator
Ministry of the Interior
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