Lady in White detained and mistreated after attending Mass and tribute to the four pilots from the ”Hermanos al Rescate” ("Brothers to the Rescue") killed by Cuban military planes and the fourth anniversary of the death of dissident Orlando Zapata. The victim, isolated for more than five hours, beaten and abused, also lives threatened with being prosecuted for assault, disrespect and resistance.
Rights Abused
- Civil and Political Rights
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Freedom of assembly
Freedom of opinion and expression
Right to freedom of movement and transit
Freedom of religion
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
- Perpetrator
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Police
Military
State security agents
Ministry of the Interior
Political police
Others
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