Friday, December 19, 2014

UN expert group on arbitrary detention welcomes the release of detainees in Cuba, US - December 18, 2014

 "The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention today welcomed the recent release of a number of detainees in Cuba and the United States, some of whose cases have been followed by the expert group. 
   “We encourage the release of other individuals arbitrarily detained, whether in the United States or in Cuba, or elsewhere”, Mr. Andenas added. “A prerequisite for conflict prevention is the respect for the rights of each individual, including the right to be free from arbitrary arrest and detention,” he said.

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