Arbitrary arrest and abuse of authority.



The complainant was insulted and arrested by police officers when walking to the church. Once under arrest, the victim remained retained inside a police car meanwhile the officers arrested other Ladies in White. The, all ladies were led to the police station in Gibara, where they were mocked and threatened.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Right to freedom of movement and transit
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Right of detainees and prisoners to be taken promptly before a judge or other officer authorized by law to exercise judicial functions
Perpetrator
Police
State security agents
Ministry of the Interior
Political police
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