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CUBA
NEWS
Information
Birdge Cuba Miami
Action Campaign requested on behalf
of prisoner of conscience
(CAMAJUANÍ, Villa Clara, Cuba, January
21 / Puenteinfocubamiami.org)
- Magaly Broche de la Cruz, wife of political
prisoner Librado Linares García and
the Cuban Reflexion Movement are requesting
an Action Campaign in protest for arbitrarities
being committed against the general secretary
of their organization at the Prison Combinado
del Este in Havana.
In a press note they express that his
family visits were suspended since August,
for what they appeal to the understanding
and solidarity of the International community
so that his wife, children and other relatives
can visit him in February, as per stipulated
in prison's regulations."
Librado Linares García, 42 years
old, who is "plantado" in a punishment
cell in the above mentioned prison, has
been deprived of all religious assistance,
denied all medical attention, his correspondence
is violated and his family visits have been
suspended indefinitely.
Acknowledged a prisoner "plantado"
since August 2003 for refusing to wear the
uniform of a common prisoner. International
organizations have interceded on behalf
of Librado Linares who was recognized by
the Congress of Costa Rica with the Civic
Valor Award in October 2003, also received
a special mention in Rome on December 10
of the same year in a meeting on the subject
of Cuba held by European and Latin American
Parliamentarians, and also declared a prisoner
of conscience by Amnesty International.
Linares García was arrested on March
18, 2003 and sentenced to 20 years in prison
for his civic activities as general secretary
of the Cuban Reflexion Movement and for
his outstanding National leadership within
the Cuban opposition movement.
Given to the Cuban Democratic Directorate
on January 21, 2004. For further information
please call the Cuban Democratic Directorate
at 305-279-4416. English translation by
the Information Bridge Cuba- Miami on January
21, 2004.
Mother of political prisoner in fast,
also shaves her head
(HAVANA, January 20, Puenteinfocubamiami.org)
- Isabel Ramos Martínez, mother of
the political prisoner Arturo Suárez
Ramos, who began a fast on December 8, for
the freedom of all political prisoners and
also demanding that medical attention be
given to her son in prison, shaved her head
as part of her protest.
Ramos Martínez informed correspondents
of Lux Info Press from her residence in
Jaimanitas, at Calle 240 #5A05 between 5ta
A and 5ta B, that she will continue the
fast to the ultimate consequences. Her son
has shaved his head in prison as a sign
of solidarity.
Correspondents that visited Ramos Martinez
were alarmed by her physical deterioration,
she has lost 20 pounds,feels very weak and
is fasting by herself all alone in her home.
Therefore they request that the international
community take note of her situation and
stay vigilant in the event her health deteriorates
even further.
Arturo Suarez Ramos was arrested on October
3, 1987, accused of air piracy while trying
to escape from the Island and sentenced
to death by firing squad. Thanks to a vigorous
international campaign headed by the Cuban
Pro Human Rights Committee (CCPDH) his sentence
was commuted to 30 years in prison.
Reported the correspondent of Lux Info
Press in Havana Gilberto Figueredo Alvarez.
For the Information Bridge Cuba Miami given
on January 18, 2004.
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