Hundreds of Cubans who took part in nationwide street demonstrations last week face charges of inciting unrest, authorities say, raising concerns among rights advocates of summary trials without due process
Hundreds of Cubans who took part in street protests across the Caribbean nation last week face charges of inciting unrest, authorities say, raising concerns among rights advocates of summary trials without due process.
The whereabouts of hundreds of arrested demonstrators is unknown and others are being held incommunicado without charges nine days afterCuban police have arrested an estimated 500 demonstrators and activists who were among thousands who poured into the streets on July 11 to , the lack of freedoms, and scarcity of basic goods and services including Covid-19 vaccines under the Communist regime.and deploying so-called rapid-reaction brigades, police and Communist Party militants to take back control of cities and towns.
More than a week after the unprecedented demonstrations, hundreds of people are lining up outside police stations across the island asking about missing relatives. Those who discovered which detention centers their family members are being held at have gathered outside them to get in touch and deliver clothing, toiletries and food.
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