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CUBA
Cuban dissident prisoner to be tried
for insulting an official re-educator
HAVANA, Cuba, Feb. 9 (www.cubanet.org)
- Ailing dissident Miguel Galbán
Gutiérrez, serving a 26-year sentence
for anti-government activities, will face
a disciplinary court on charges he insulted
an official re-educator, according to members
of his family.
Galbán Gutiérrez is charged
with insulting official re-educator Yosvani
Gainza, whom he is accused of calling a
thief and a lackey of Fidel Castro.
Galbán's sister, Teresa, who made
a 300-mile trip from Havana to the Agüica
prison in Matanazas province, said Galbán
Gutiérrez is being denied telephone
calls and contact with church representatives.
Commenting on the health of Galbán
Gutiérrez , an officer of the political
police named Peñate said the prisoner's
condition is a result of prolonged fasting.
He suffers from diarrhea and inflamed joints.
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