Monthly Archives: June 2010
When Learning Turns to DustFor several days I have been coaching my son for his final secondary school exams. I dusted off my notions about quadratic equations, formulas for calculating the area of a pyramid, and factoring. After more than… Continue reading
Gazprom wants to move forward in Cuba and in Iran
Gazprom Neft is looking to expand its foreign operations into oil-rich Cuba and Iran, which are both hindered by trade sanctions, CEO Alexander Dyukov said Tuesday. The company is actively… Continue reading
Amnesty International says Cuba stepping up repression of independent mediaBy: The Associated Press30/06/2010 6:50 AM
MADRID – Amnesty International says Cuba is stepping up repression of independent media as journalists try to report on a country eager for change now… Continue reading
Jun 30, 2010
Cuban 'climate of fear' blasted
MADRID – THE communist government in Havana has created a 'climate of fear' among Cuban dissidents and journalists through its 'repressive' legal system, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.
'The laws are so… Continue reading
'Climate of fear' in Cuba criticised
Human rights group Amnesty International urged Cuba to release political prisoners and take other measures to end what it called a "climate of fear" for government opponents, in a report issued today.
The London-based… Continue reading
Amnesty report slams CubaView as one page3:06 PM Wednesday Jun 30, 2010
Cuba uses repressive laws, a well-oiled state security apparatus and complicit courts to stifle political dissent as it harasses, spies on and imprisons those who openly oppose its… Continue reading
Amnesty urges Cuba to end political repressionBy David Ariosto, CNNJune 30, 2010 — Updated 1555 GMT (2355 HKT)
* Amnesty says Cuban government has created "climate of fear"* Group says laws are so vague almost any dissent is illegal in… Continue reading
Amnesty says Cuba must end "climate of fear"HAVANAWed Jun 30, 2010 6:00am EDT
HAVANA (Reuters) – Human rights group Amnesty International urged Cuba to release political prisoners and take other measures to end what it called a "climate of fear"… Continue reading
AI: Laws create fear of expression in CubaPublished: June 30, 2010 at 12:03 PM
HAVANA, June 30 (UPI) — Cuba's legal system has created a climate of fear among journalists, dissidents and activists, Amnesty International said in a report Wednesday.… Continue reading
Posted on Wednesday, 06.30.10
Amnesty: Cuba courts complicit in stifling dissentBy WILL WEISSERTAssociated Press Writer
HAVANA — Cuba uses repressive laws, a well-oiled state security apparatus and complicit courts to stifle political dissent as it harasses, spies on and imprisons… Continue reading
Posted on Wednesday, 06.30.10Body of exile slain in Cuba returns to FloridaBY ALFONSO CHARDYachardy@ElNuevoHerald.com
The body of a Cuban exile slain on the island two weeks ago has been returned to Miami, and a Naples funeral home will handle funeral… Continue reading
Publicado el miércoles, 06.30.10Informar en Cuba puede costar la vida, dicen sus periodistas independientesPor EFEMADRID
El mero hecho de divulgar noticias en Cuba "te puede costar la vida'', afirmó hoy el periodista Yosvani Anzardo Hernández, quien explicó en conversación telefónica… Continue reading
Restrictions to freedom of expression create climate of fear in Cuba30 June 2010
Cuba's repressive legal system has created a climate of fear among journalists, dissidents and activists, putting them at risk of arbitrary arrest and harassment… Continue reading
Crea Cuba ambiente de temor para periodistas y disidentes: Amnistía
En su informe "Restricciones a la libertad de expresión en Cuba", AI llamó al gobierno cubano a revocar o enmendar las medidas legales que limitan la libertad de expresión, poner… Continue reading
Las restricciones a la libertad de expresión crean un clima de temor en Cuba30 Junio 2010Índice AI: PRE01/207/2010
El represivo sistema legal cubano ha creado un clima de temor entre periodistas, disidentes y activistas, poniéndolos en riesgo de arrestos arbitrarios… Continue reading
Amnistía Internacional acusa a Cuba de perseguir a disidentes
Un informe de 35 páginas dado a conocer aseguró que en Cuba hay una "sistemática" persecución contra quienes se expresan fuera de la línea oficial, a pesar de que el gobierno… Continue reading
Lleida dona 33 coches en desuso para que sus piezas se envíen a Cuba30-06-2010 / 18:00 h
Lleida, 30 jun (EFE).- El Ayuntamiento de Lleida ha donado 33 vehículos en desuso del depósito municipal a la Asociación Casal de Amigos… Continue reading
Peligros para la prensa en Cuba
MADRID. El mero hecho de divulgar noticias en Cuba "te puede costar la vida", afirmó hoy el periodista Yosvani Anzardo Hernández, quien explicó en conversación telefónica desde la isla que, para el régimen castrista,… Continue reading