.- The
leader of the Christian Liberation Movement in Cuba, Oswaldo Paya
Sardinas, has issued a statement demanding improved prison conditions
in that country and the immediate release of political prisoners.
In his letter,
Paya denounced “the inhumane conditions of confinement, the lack of
medical assistance, and the physical and verbal abuse” of which
political prisoners are victims.
The statement
makes specific mention of Juan Carlos Herrera, one of 75 dissidents
sentenced to 28 years in prison and who suffers from serious health
problems, “which have been aggravated by the cruel conditions since he
was unjustly imprisoned in March of 2003.”
Prisoners, be
they “political or common,” Paya noted, “are also, above all, human
beings,” and thus their “dignity and rights deserved to be treated with
respect.” The dissident group also called on the international
community to “raise its voice in solidarity with the Cuban political
prisoners.”
Paya also
enjoined all Cubans not to be “indifferent in the face of this
situation of systematic mistreatment” of these “peaceful prisoners,
whose only crimes have been defending the rights of Cubans and offering
peaceful solutions for the problems and malice that are afflicting the
Cuban society.”
Lastly, the
group expressed its solidarity with Juan Carlos Herrera in “his demands
for medical assistance, dignified prison conditions and just and humane
treatment.” It also called for “the immediate release of all peaceful
political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.”
Cuban dissident steps up pressure for release of political prisoners
Related news
- Cuban cardinal exhorts political prisoners not to risk life with hunger strike
- Christian opposition leader threatened for helping family members of political prisoners in Cuba
- Special rosary prayed for release of Cuban political prisoners
- Cubans establish prison ministry to assist political prisoners
Related articles
* The number of messages that can be online is limited. CNA reserves the right to edit messages for content and tone. Comments and opinions expressed by users do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of CNA. CNA will not publish comments with abusive language, insults or links to other pages
Featured Videos
May
24
Liturgical Calendar
May 24, 2012
Thursday of the Seventh Week of EasterAll readings:
Today »This year »
Catholic Daily
Gospel of the Day
Jn 17,20-26
Gospel
Date
05/24/12
05/23/12
05/22/12
Daily Readings
First Reading:: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11Psalm:: Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11Gospel:: Jn 17:20-26Homily of the Day
Jn 17,20-26
Homily
Date
05/24/12
05/23/12
05/22/12
Most Popular
