On 6th July 2014, National Police officers and members from the State Security Department arrested Blanca Nieves Mendez to prevent her taking part within the Eucharist from Santa Rita de Casia's Church.
Rights Abused
- Civil and Political Rights
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Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Right to be informed of the reasons for one's detention, at the moment of detention, and to be noticed, without delay, of the accusations
Right of detainees and prisoners to be taken promptly before a judge or other officer authorized by law to exercise judicial functions
- Perpetrator
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Police
State security agents
Ministry of the Interior
BSDC/201
