Faride Raful says circumstances of journalist Edward Ramírez’s detention are being investigated

Santo Domingo.– The Minister of Interior and Police, Faride Raful, referred to the recent detention of journalist Edward Ramírez, stating that the circumstances of the case are being investigated to determine if there was a violation of rights, and that the final reports from both the National Police and the Public Ministry are awaited before offering conclusions.

Raful reiterated that the implementation of the new Criminal Code represents an opportunity to coordinate efforts between the National Police, the Public Ministry, the Judiciary, and civil society organizations. In addition, he insisted that citizen security must contemplate the integral protection of women and the early attention to risk factors that can lead to femicide.

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The arrest of Ramírez occurred during the early hours of Wednesday near the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center, following a discussion with a motorized patrol. The journalist was found in good condition at the Ensanche Naco detachment, after being out of contact for more than 24 hours. The National Police confirmed that an internal investigation has already begun, along with the Public Ministry, to clarify the facts and the reasons why communication with their family or their workplace was not allowed.