Activist detained in Havana



Zaque Baéz wanted to support activities of Ladies in White and attend Mass in Santa Rita de Casia Church. When he was leaving his house, he was detained and beaten by State Security officials. He was released 6 hours later.


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Freedom of assembly
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
Police
State security agents
Ministry of the Interior
BSDC/331