On 26 April 1996, nine police officers raided the office of the Bureau of Independent Press in Cuba (BPIC) and confiscated several items, including files, correspondence, magazines, two typewriters, one computer, a printer, as well as office supplies such as pencils and paper. This action is the latest in a series of government harassment and […]
On 26 April 1996, nine police officers raided the office of the
Bureau of Independent Press in Cuba (BPIC) and confiscated
several items, including files, correspondence, magazines, two
typewriters, one computer, a printer, as well as office supplies
such as pencils and paper.
This action is the latest in a series of government harassment
and intimidation of the BPIC and its staff (see IFEX alerts).
Recommended Action
Send appeals to authorities:
is tantamount to shutting down the news operation of the BPIC
right to free expression which is guaranteed by Article 19 of the
United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
to BPIC, and that the agency be allowed to operate freely
Appeals To
His Excellency Fidel Castro
President
Havana, Cuba
c/o the Cuban Mission at the United Nations
New York NY 10016, United States
Fax: +1 212 779 1697
or c/o the Cuban diplomatic representative in your country
(in the United States)
Cuban Interest Section
Washington DC, United States
Fax: +1 202 797 8521
(in Canada)
Embassy of the Republic of Cuba
388 Main Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 1E3, Canada
Fax: +1 613 563 0068
Please copy appeals to the originator if possible.
