On 7 December 2020, in the Province of Holguín, an activist from the Cuban Patriotic Union (UNPACU), Anairis Miranda Leyva, was detained. The detention was carried out by State Security officials and the political police from patrols no. 471 and 470. The activist was beaten up and accused of public disorder and disrespect. When being released 12 hours later, she was threatened with prosecution and imprisonment.
Rights Abused
- Civil and Political Rights
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Right not to be submitted to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Personal security and integrity
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Personal freedom
- Perpetrator
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State security agents
Collaborators
Political police
AGSR/21
