Detained and beaten for supporting activity of Ladies in White



Miguel Daniel was detained at midday on his way home after having participated at an activity of Ladies in White at the church Santa Rita de Casia. They forced him to get off the bus and they hit him few times. The was taken in a school bus to the Police Unit in the Zanja street and released at 5 p.m. (after 5 hours).


Rights Abused

Civil and Political Rights
Personal freedom
Freedom of opinion and expression
Right not to be arbitrarily detained
Perpetrator
Military
State security agents
Ministry of the Interior
BSDC/366