Gloria Nobre, treasurer of Venancio Mondlane, is being illegally detained in Maputo without access to family or legal counsel. Her apprehension by police raises concerns regarding her health. The Centre for Democracy and Human Rights has raised objections and seeks legal resolution.
Gloria Nobre, the treasurer of Venancio Mondlane, a former presidential candidate in Mozambique, is reportedly being held unlawfully at a police station in Maputo. As per a report by the independent news outlet “Mediafax,” she has been denied access to family members and legal representation since her detention on Wednesday, which occurred without any arrest warrant.
Nobre, aged 59, was apprehended by plain clothes police officers in the Alto Mae neighborhood after visiting a cemetery. Her daughter, Alina, was present during the detention and expressed her concern over the lack of explanation and the poor health condition of her mother, who suffers from high blood pressure and asthma.
Attempts by Nobre’s family lawyer to visit her were thwarted by the police, who unjustly refused entry. In response, the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (CDD) has assigned three lawyers to assist Nobre, but access has been denied to them as well. The CDD plans to file a complaint with the Attorney-General’s Office regarding this breach of Nobre’s rights to legal assistance.
Sources from the Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic) disclosed that neither Nobre’s family nor her lawyers would be permitted to see her for 48 hours, citing the reason as an ongoing investigation.
In summary, Gloria Nobre is being held illegally by the police in Mozambique without a warrant, access to her family, or legal counsel. Her detention raises serious concerns, particularly given her health issues. The CDD is taking action to address the violation of her rights and is working to ensure she receives appropriate legal assistance.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
