Alejandro Hernández Cepero, an independent journalist and pastor, was arbitrarily detained on July 18 by the State Security until July 20. They confiscated a cell phone and a laptop, accusing him of a crime for not having their bills. He was taken to the National Revolutionary Police unit of San Miguel del Padrón. He was not allowed to phone anyone and refused when asking for medical assistance or drinkable water.
On the 20th he was handcuffed and taken to the unit between Zapata and Plaza de la Revolución, confined in an isolated cell. For 4 hours he requested medical assistance being always denied. During the 48 hours he could not brush his teeth, take a shower or change his clothes. Before being released, he was interrogated during 3 hours by captain Jorge.
Rights Abused
- Civil and Political Rights
- Right not to be arbitrarily detained
- Economic and Social Rights
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Right to social and medical assistance
Right to property
- Perpetrator
- State security agents
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