Dominican Republic: One year on, Juan Almonte's fate continues to be unknown: Possible enforced disappearance in the Dominican Republic

Index Number: AMR 27/003/2010
Date Published: 28 September 2010
Categories: Dominican Republic

Juan Almonte Herrera has not been seen since 28 September 2009, when he was reportedly abducted by four men identified by eyewitness as police officers. Since he went missing, his family and lawyers have reported being followed and watched by police officers. He may have been subjected to enforced disappearance.