Human rights activist besieged in her house and prevented from participating in a protest



In the morning, 28 March 2021, repressive forces of the Cuban regime appeared in front of the house of a human rights activist from Caimanera, María de las Mercedes Balvier Stelee. The intention was to beat her up if she left the house. The police and regime collaborators gathered in front of the activist’s house with sticks and stones as a reaction on a call on people to come to parks and wear something blue as a form of protest against beatings, lack of freedom and violation committed by the regime against the population.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Personal freedom
Personal security and integrity
Freedom of assembly
Right to freedom of movement and transit
RKTN/191