Xiomaras de las Mercedes was detained on the way from her home to participate in the Mass celebrated by His Holiness Pope Francisco in the Plaza of the Revolution. She was taken to the military base where he remained for 6 hours.
Rights Abused
- Civil and Political Rights
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Personal freedom
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Right to be informed of the reasons for one's detention, at the moment of detention, and to be noticed, without delay, of the accusations
- Perpetrator
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Police
State security agents
Ministry of the Interior
BSDC/407
