Kuwait: Further information on fear of torture

Index Number: MDE 17/002/2002
Date Published: 18 April 2002
Categories: Kuwait, Middle East And North Africa

Ojaro Rubia was reportedly released before 22 January without charge. He and six other Filipino nationals were accused of murder. All of his fellow accused, execpt Tiodi Tomaro were reportedly freed without bail. They face various charges in connection with the murder of a Canadian national, following confessions which were allegedly obtained under torture. Tiodi Tomaro was not granted bail and will remain in prison while the trial proceeds.