CUBAN FIVE

In Haiti, the local Radio Kiskeya radio station opened its microphones to voices demanding the release of the five Cuban antiterrorists held in the United States since 1998.»

More than 200 activists from 33 countries have confirmed their planned attendance at the 8th Conference of Solidarity with the five Cuban antiterrorist fighters unjustly held in the United States, organizers said today.»

Adriana Perez, spouse of Cuban antiterrorist fighter Gerardo Hernandez, continues today its intensive agenda in Bolivia, including a forum at the University of San Andres and another at the Plurinational Legislative Assembly.»

Adriana Perez, wife of Cuban antiterrorist fighter Gerardo Hernandez, arrived in Bolivia this Wednesday for a five-day visit that includes a tribute to Argentine-Cuban guerrilla leader Ernesto Che Guevara.»

Gerardo Hernandez sent a message to the 13th Peruvian Forum in Solidarity with Cuba which reads, in part: “You can count on us and on our determination not to let you down, not to give in, and to stand firm in our struggle.”»

The defense team for Gerardo Hernandez, one of the five Cuban antiterrorist fighters sentenced to long prison terms in the United States, will file an appeal on Monday, Aug 20, to overturn his unjust conviction, activists said today.»

Irma Sehwerert Milejan, mother of Rene Gonzalez, one of the five Cuban anti-terrorist fighters held in the U.S., said she appreciated the expressions of affection and solidarity she received on her son’s birthday during a visit to Cienfuegos, in central Cuba.»

Sources from the International Committee for the Freedom of the Five confirmed Escambray on the presence of Rosa Aurora Freijanes, wife of Fernando Gonzalez, and pacifist leader Cindy Sheehan, in the XI Labour Conference to be held in Tijuana, Mexico.»

U.S. pacifist Cindy Sheehan sent a letter to President Barack Obama, demanding the release of five Cuban antiterrorist fighters unjustly held in this country almost 14 years ago.»

Thousands of people from around the world appreciated the new video in solidarity with the five Cuban heroes condemned in Miami for fighting terrorism,  which was presented in social networks of the Internet.»