15.12. 2010 The Cuban injustice - statement by 'Friends of Free Cuba'. Sakharov Prize 2010
We condemn these actions and call upon this Parliament to take continued action in pressuring
We offer our support and prayers, not only to Mr. Farinas and all the freedom fighters but to all of the Cuban people, and we encourage them to stay strong and motivated as we work toward an improvement in their country.
In light of this most recent restriction for a Sakharov Prize winner, we must harden and perhaps intensify our efforts towards
Our governments are sometimes more interested in lip-service than in action, and the ramifications of this are being felt by Citizens. While we have access to our fundamental rights, the citizens in countries run by oppressive governments continue to suffer. Mr. Farinas is from
The European Union and its citizens have prided themselves in fighting for human rights and stand together in support of not only the Cuban people but all of those around the world whose rights are stripped from them. Thus, it is our responsibility as the political representation of our citizens, to send a clear message that terror and oppression can not, and will not be tolerated. We stand united behind the Cuban people and extend to them our unwavering support. We implore the Cuban Government to allow the Ladies in White and Mr. Farinas to travel to
On behalf of Friends of Free Cuba,
Jarosław WAŁĘSA
Pablo ZALBA BIDEGAIN
Laima ANDRIKIENE
Mário DAVID
Carlo FIDANZA
András GYURK
Lucas HARTONG
Filip KACZMAREK
Tunne KELAM
Francisco MILLAN MON
Zuzana ROITHOVA
Peter STASNY
Friends of Free Cuba aims at providing a platform for the Members of the European Parliament to play an active role in creating a better future for Cubans by acting jointly on common press releases, joint statements as well as by holding periodic discussions.