[wanabidii] Press Releases: Detentions of Activists in Cuba

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Detentions of Activists in Cuba 06/12/2014 08:12 PM EDT Detentions of Activists in Cuba Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 12, 2014 We have seen reports of the latest arbitrary detentions by Cuban authorities of dozens of civil society members and activists, including prominent pro-democracy activist Jorge Luis Garcia Perez, also known as “Antunez,” his wife, Yris Perez Aguilera, Ladies in White spokesperson Berta Soler, and her husband, Angel Moya.  We have also seen reports that independent journalist Roberto de Jesus Guerra was violently assaulted and reportedly suffered a broken nose and torn ligaments.  We strongly condemn the Cuban government’s systematic use of physical violence and arbitrary detention to silence its critics, disrupt peaceful assembly and even, in the case of the detentions of Ms. Soler and Mr. Moya, prevent attendance at a court hearing unrelated to broader issues of governance.  We urge the Government of Cuba to end these practices and respect the universal human rights of Cuban citizens. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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