Human rights activist Yoandris was abruptly detained while participating in a massive anti-government protest march. He was immobilized by a State Security agent, who used strangulation and restraint techniques and violently threw him to the ground on several occasions while continuing to hold him down. The activist was beaten and kicked several times by a rapid response group sent by the regime to break up the demonstration. After these events, which exceeded half an hour, the victim managed to free himself from his attackers and leave the place. Among the injuries that remained were several bruises and scratches on the skin, stabbing pain in the thoracic area and head, swollen face, and a medium-sized wound and inflammation in the right foot and leg.
Rights Abused
- Civil and Political Rights
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Personal security and integrity
Equality before the law
Right not to be tortured
Right not to be submitted to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
Freedom of association
Freedom of opinion and expression
Right to freedom of movement and transit
Protection against incitement to discrimation and violence
Right to political participation
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
- Perpetrator
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State security agents
Political police
Others
CMPE/168
