SANTO DOMINGO.- The U.S. State Department’s 2008 Human Rights Report released yesterday affirms that serious problems of compliance still persist in the country, as illegal deaths, beatings of suspects, limited access to justice, corruption and violence against women and minors continues.
It said violent deaths increased 37% compared with 2007, and attributes 19% of them to the Police, which in its view continues the practices of torturing detainees and unarmed civilians, bribes and arbitrary arrests.
However, it also notes the firing of 312 agents and punishment to 563 of them for those practices.
The judicial system has also its share of the violations.
The report attributes to inefficiency and corruption in Justice, the fact that a significant number of defendants released on bail didn’t appear in the court for trial.
The U.S. State Department said detainees without money didn’t have quick access to a lawyer, although the law stipulates free legal assistance for them.
It also stresses that there are still cases of political influence in judicial decisions, and “that sometimes it seemed that some superior court judges tried to incorrectly influence lower court decisions."
Written by: Lautaro, 26 Feb 2009 7:54 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
I don't know if DT did this on purpose, but the irony of the US report berating us in the article along with the photo of Guantanamo certainly wasn't lost to me.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
However, it also notes the firing of 312 agents and punishment to 563 of them for those practices. ......Thats the Good News
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Lautaro I would rather be incarcerated at Gitmo than La Victoria
Written by: Lautaro, 26 Feb 2009 8:04 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
Well, I'm certainly incapable of not agreeing with you on that one, GC. One might better commit seppuku before entering that hellhole of a prison, in my humble opinion.
Written by: Lautaro, 26 Feb 2009 8:07 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
La Victoria was specifically designed by El Jefe as a slow killing device for the inmates, cuz' if it wasn't the routinely forced labour regime that would kill them (during the tyranny, the convicts were the ones to make the public works, specially in the south), it would be the police beatings, or the sheer humidity of the place.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
we are talking "Midnight Express" Turkish delight
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
this should go like a rocket when everyone wakes up.....Dread get out here and tell us about your jail experiences hahaha.....when they used to call you dreadra the wanton one
From: Spain, Ibiza, Minorca, Mallorca
Written by: Grosero, 26 Feb 2009 9:04 AM
From: United States
Look who calling the Kettle Black.... What is Guantanamo? A resort in Cuba????
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
a palace by joint standards here
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Zoom Photo ......isnt that josean under arrest for to much whining and complaining ?
Written by: Gizmo 
, 26 Feb 2009 9:15 AM
From: United States
"hypocrites"
From: Dominican Republic
I stay as far away from the authorities in DR as I can get. It's the only fear I have although being white I just drive on through road checks....
I know some good policia de turismo, no problem with them.
Written by: generoso, 26 Feb 2009 9:31 AM
From: United States, DR
Lautaro
Comitting suppuku is messy and must hurt a lot. I know a better yoga technique that you can release the spinal fluid form the bottom of your spine, if you ever need it. Paramahamsa Yogananda used it when he wanted to exit to another dimension.
Arsenio would send all the Jesuits and Indians to Guantanamo on R & R. Oh yes the Illuminati also.
From: Spain, Ibiza, Minorca, Mallorca
Written by: generoso, 26 Feb 2009 9:31 AM
From: United States
Lautaro
Comitting suppuku is messy and must hurt a lot. I know a better yoga technique that you can release the spinal fluid form the bottom of your spine, if you ever need it. Paramahamsa Yogananda used it when he wanted to exit to another dimension.
Arsenio would send all the Jesuits and Indians to Guantanamo on R & R. Oh yes the Illuminati also.
Sri generoso:
You are a tenacious neanderthal aren't you....Like an elephant that never forgets minutae.
Trifling has a new record holder: you!
Keep it up, I'm gonna bring you up for Anti-Semantic charges .
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Lets get ready to rruuuuuuuuuummble
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
is that your final answer ?
From: Spain, Ibiza, Minorca, Mallorca
From: United States, Reality Check
Well, the photo of Gitmo is the DT way of saying that the world knows that the US tortures inmates who are alleged terrorists. But our US State Dept reports accuses the RD Gov of some similar sins. This is unfortunate because the RD Gov fails to realize & learn from its mistakes and become self-correcting....
Whereas here in the USA our new President Obama just took a public stand last Tuesday in his speech to say the US would no longer use torture but adhere to international agreements. Me personally, I advocate torturing known terrorist to gain intelligence info. But the point being, that the USA has checks & balances to change courses and make improvements.
On the other hand, the RD Gov does not seem interested in becoming a better society. I applaud the recent efforts of the new Jefe Fermin ... but this is only a drop in the bucket. MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE IN THE RD.
They (RD Gov) are certainly in no position to teach the USA anything!
From: United States, Reality Check
(con't)
Both the RD Gov (police, DNCD) as well as the US DEA were informed of how local organized drug gangs in Santiago used poor Haitian kids to ingest drugs and smuggle them into the RD. Many of these drugs were kept in SANTIAGO barrios like ENSANCE CAONABO (near CIBAO STADIUM & the CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL) and after the cooling off period drugs were re-distributed back into the drug pipeline to final destinations.
QUESTION:
Do you think that anyone in power like US DEA used international drug laws & issue int'l arrest warrants to extradite "known career criminals" to enforce the law?
ANSWER:
Hell, NO!
I mean, given the 40+ DEA agents stationed full-time in the RD you would assume some big results would happen and that human rights would be protected too boot!
In the RD, justice & human rights is all about money so, there is none for poor citizens.
The Tigueres have the money to "pay to play" and continue drug operations.
From: United States
We are dominicans FIRST. This is a very powerful agency that through their reports has done more harm than good to Quisqueya. One example would be loans being denied, international trade opportunities being lost. Tourism being hurt, etc. Last night (2/25/2009) it was reported in the TV news the capture of a man that had killed an ecuadorian national in NYC, the killers were out looking for mexicans to kill. I have not seen anything from the human rights group in regards.
Bottom line is: lets stick together and make a better Quisqueya for all. God Bless our land !!!!!!
Written by: etiennc, 26 Feb 2009 1:11 PM
From: United States
Human rights violation?
Well. the Dominican Republic or Haiti are not the countries that come to mind first.
What about Egypt, Iran, Irak,the Saudi Arabia, Syria ,China, North Corea ?
"
Written by: generoso, 26 Feb 2009 2:42 PM
From: United States, DR
Arsenio
Anti-semantic charges? You are killing me. LOL. Best laugh of the day!
From: United States
DR has been under the microscope by the International Human Rights Organizations. The treatmen of Haitian immigrants is high on the agenda. Slow down DR. Take it easy. Smile, you are on camera.
From: United States
I truly believe that Dominican singer Winston Paulino is a breath of fresh air in DR. His songs are powerful tool to change DR image around the world. DR can spend a fortune advertising how beautiful DR is, but if DR does not improve its Human Rights Record, DR will feel the impact of a heavy load on its shoulder.
Seeing a person like Winston Paulino singing and reaching out to everyone, every nation, particularly to the Haitians, it's is just amazing. DR should be grateful for Winston Paulino as I am already working to extend an invitation to him to come perform to the United States as well as making an appearance at the United Nations. That's exactly what DR needs. A prominent figure that can show the sensitive/Humanitarian side of Dominicans. I hope that Leonel is taking note and award Winston Paulino with a Citizen of Honor Award.
To Winston Paulino: Thanks for the e-mail address: winpaulino@yahoo.com
Keep up the good work my friend.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Citizen of the world ..............Bugger off....and take Winnie with you
From: Dominican Republic
The only people who say "Bugger off" are limeys! Leave us POSITIVE THINKERS alone!
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
how little you know about the Commonwealth Capn
From: United States
Citizen of the world ,you never cease to amaze me.
If Haitians are so badly treated in the Dominican Republic, they should return or destroy the letters of invitation sent to them by the Dominican Authorites and return Haiti
Why they overstay their invitation ?
What about calling on the human right commission to visit " Cite soleil , Bel Air"
Beleive me, Dominicans are used by now to your cynical ploy.Read the Rosos's posts .
Dump Haitians illegally on Dominican soil and then call on human right s commission to investigate abuses ,
That way you will embarass the Dominicans ,lead them to a guity trip and to make reparation they will absorb more Haitians.
Isn't ironic that after each denunciation of abuses against Haitians by Dominicans by the human right commission , more Haitians enter the Dominican Republic illegally.
Have you ever thought about that?
Written by: Escott, 26 Feb 2009 8:06 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Cabrera and Sosua a 2 days a month for payday
YEAH man put every corrupt Dominican, Judge, police, polititian in Jail~!!!!!
Will there be anyone left to turn the lights off?
No worries mate the blackout will take care of that!!!
From: United States
That's rich!!!! The US of A. A country founded on the philosophy of inequality of human rights. A country that still today practices the violation of human rights to a large segment of it's population on a daily basis is calling that kettle black. I guess the USA forgot about it's most recent atrocious violation of human rights in Guantanamo Bay, in Iraq, Afghanistan, New Orleans, NY etc. Please let me not mention that there are parts of the US of A where the violation of human rights has been praticed for the past 350 years or so and it still continues. Like the MEXICAN BORDER for example!!!!
From: Dominican Republic
The Obama administration is full of bologne. Those firings have to do with sanitizing of the FFAA (drug related) and the increment in violence is due to drug trafficking that the Southern Command willingly removed its naval force to the Persian Gulf. This administration has declared war on DR! First, blasting DR on BOLOGNE human rights, then the U.S. declared DR a drug distribution center, and finally, the U.S. wants to dismantle CAFTA-DR to the detriment of DR!
U.S. take a look at yourself. You (U.S.) are full of violence, drug uses, police brutality and discrimination, and YOU SELL YOUR WEAPONS TO LatinAmerica so we can kill ourselves!
Written by: etiennc, 27 Feb 2009 10:56 PM
From: United States
Hola the troudeballegeneroso
Where have you been my Dominican brother ?
You do not like me too much ,but you have got to deal with me.
By the way the word is : bologna or baloney
You take care and happy Independance Day
Written by: generoso, 28 Feb 2009 8:43 AM
From: United States, DR
etiennc
This thing called letroudeballe copying and insulting my handle is only a used vacinilla head.
Do not waste your energy trying to correspond with him. He is an idiot.
Written by: nyghost, 2 Mar 2009 1:19 PM
From: Dominican Republic
The bunny calling the donkey OREJU :)
Is worth to notice that this came out just before Leonel Fernandez is visiting Cuba.
tthey do it all the time.
Written by: etiennc, 2 Mar 2009 9:35 PM
From: United States
Roso ,Leonel needs you and you can guess why.
Your savoir dire and intellect may be of some use in these hard times
Written by: generoso, 2 Mar 2009 10:08 PM
From: United States, DR
etiennc
You ain't seen nothing yet!
Best is yet to come, stock up on the Brugal.
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I just have "two" words: Abu Ghraib.
http://www.antiwar.com/news/?articleid=2444
I know some good policia de turismo, no problem with them.
Comitting suppuku is messy and must hurt a lot. I know a better yoga technique that you can release the spinal fluid form the bottom of your spine, if you ever need it. Paramahamsa Yogananda used it when he wanted to exit to another dimension.
Arsenio would send all the Jesuits and Indians to Guantanamo on R & R. Oh yes the Illuminati also.
From: United States
Lautaro
Comitting suppuku is messy and must hurt a lot. I know a better yoga technique that you can release the spinal fluid form the bottom of your spine, if you ever need it. Paramahamsa Yogananda used it when he wanted to exit to another dimension.
Arsenio would send all the Jesuits and Indians to Guantanamo on R & R. Oh yes the Illuminati also.
Sri generoso:
You are a tenacious neanderthal aren't you....Like an elephant that never forgets minutae.
Trifling has a new record holder: you!
Keep it up, I'm gonna bring you up for Anti-Semantic charges .
http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN25479565
Whereas here in the USA our new President Obama just took a public stand last Tuesday in his speech to say the US would no longer use torture but adhere to international agreements. Me personally, I advocate torturing known terrorist to gain intelligence info. But the point being, that the USA has checks & balances to change courses and make improvements.
On the other hand, the RD Gov does not seem interested in becoming a better society. I applaud the recent efforts of the new Jefe Fermin ... but this is only a drop in the bucket. MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE IN THE RD.
They (RD Gov) are certainly in no position to teach the USA anything!
Both the RD Gov (police, DNCD) as well as the US DEA were informed of how local organized drug gangs in Santiago used poor Haitian kids to ingest drugs and smuggle them into the RD. Many of these drugs were kept in SANTIAGO barrios like ENSANCE CAONABO (near CIBAO STADIUM & the CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL) and after the cooling off period drugs were re-distributed back into the drug pipeline to final destinations.
QUESTION:
Do you think that anyone in power like US DEA used international drug laws & issue int'l arrest warrants to extradite "known career criminals" to enforce the law?
ANSWER:
Hell, NO!
I mean, given the 40+ DEA agents stationed full-time in the RD you would assume some big results would happen and that human rights would be protected too boot!
In the RD, justice & human rights is all about money so, there is none for poor citizens.
The Tigueres have the money to "pay to play" and continue drug operations.
Bottom line is: lets stick together and make a better Quisqueya for all. God Bless our land !!!!!!
Well. the Dominican Republic or Haiti are not the countries that come to mind first.
What about Egypt, Iran, Irak,the Saudi Arabia, Syria ,China, North Corea ?
"
Anti-semantic charges? You are killing me. LOL. Best laugh of the day!
Seeing a person like Winston Paulino singing and reaching out to everyone, every nation, particularly to the Haitians, it's is just amazing. DR should be grateful for Winston Paulino as I am already working to extend an invitation to him to come perform to the United States as well as making an appearance at the United Nations. That's exactly what DR needs. A prominent figure that can show the sensitive/Humanitarian side of Dominicans. I hope that Leonel is taking note and award Winston Paulino with a Citizen of Honor Award.
To Winston Paulino: Thanks for the e-mail address: winpaulino@yahoo.com
Keep up the good work my friend.
If Haitians are so badly treated in the Dominican Republic, they should return or destroy the letters of invitation sent to them by the Dominican Authorites and return Haiti
Why they overstay their invitation ?
What about calling on the human right commission to visit " Cite soleil , Bel Air"
Beleive me, Dominicans are used by now to your cynical ploy.Read the Rosos's posts .
Dump Haitians illegally on Dominican soil and then call on human right s commission to investigate abuses ,
That way you will embarass the Dominicans ,lead them to a guity trip and to make reparation they will absorb more Haitians.
Isn't ironic that after each denunciation of abuses against Haitians by Dominicans by the human right commission , more Haitians enter the Dominican Republic illegally.
Have you ever thought about that?
Will there be anyone left to turn the lights off?
No worries mate the blackout will take care of that!!!
U.S. take a look at yourself. You (U.S.) are full of violence, drug uses, police brutality and discrimination, and YOU SELL YOUR WEAPONS TO LatinAmerica so we can kill ourselves!
Where have you been my Dominican brother ?
You do not like me too much ,but you have got to deal with me.
By the way the word is : bologna or baloney
You take care and happy Independance Day
This thing called letroudeballe copying and insulting my handle is only a used vacinilla head.
Do not waste your energy trying to correspond with him. He is an idiot.
Is worth to notice that this came out just before Leonel Fernandez is visiting Cuba.
tthey do it all the time.
Your savoir dire and intellect may be of some use in these hard times
You ain't seen nothing yet!
Best is yet to come, stock up on the Brugal.