Activist and human rights defender, Pedro Luis Días Pelegrin, was detained by the Major of State Security, Alallo, and the Captain of the police, known as Fernando. They prevented him from participating in mass at the church he attends. Pedro Luis was taken to the detention center and interrogated by Alallo. He was threatened that if they caught him there next Sunday, they would take him to the Combinado del Este Prison. Pedro Luis was released later on the same day.
Rights Abused
- Civil and Political Rights
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Freedom of religion
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
- Perpetrator
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State security agents
Political police
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