An activist detained for having tried to attend Mass (a case of Senovia Hechevarria Hernández)



Senovia Hechevarria Hernandez wanted to participate in the Mass in the church of Rici Catalina. When she left her home agents of the State Security police along with other police officers arrested and led Senovia to the detention center State Security Operations. Senovia remained her until the Mass was over. They threated her to not let attend Mass anymore.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Personal freedom
Right not to be submitted to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Right to freedom of movement and transit
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Perpetrator
Police
State security agents
LCVT/21