Activist detained in Havana



José Elias was detained by State Security officials and National Revolutionary Police when he was on his way to Heriberto Pon´s house to attend a meeting taking place there. After his detention, he was driven to the police station and released several 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
Military
State security agents
Ministry of the Interior
BSDC/333