An activist detained and threatened with imprisonment for having participated in a civic march organized by UNPACU



Mr. Rafael Chivas Castillo was preparing to participate in a civic march demanding the release of political prisoners at the headquarters of UNPACU in Guantanamo, when the police stopped his car and forced him get out. They prevented him from proceeding and he was further threatened by Major Cantillo, Security Chief of Caimanera.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Freedom of assembly
Right to freedom of movement and transit
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Perpetrator
Police
State security agents
BBBL/101