María Cristina has been detained since July 12 in the Guatao prison. The activist is accused of organizing the July 11 protests in the municipality of Quivicán, Mayabeque. She was beaten by police officers in prison and forced to shout "Long live Fidel!" In prison she is accused of charges such as: assault, contempt of court, public disorder.
Rights Abused
- Civil and Political Rights
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Personal freedom
Equality before the law
Right not to be submitted to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Freedom of opinion and expression
Right to freedom of movement and transit
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
- Perpetrator
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Police
State security agents
Political police
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