Yesterday she and other dissident Cuban bloggers were detained by Cuban authorities and roughed up. From babalú (the comments in the thread give even more detail):
"Ernesto, I have just spoken to Yoani. She is now back home. She has bruising around one eye. She has been verbally and physically assaulted. Orlando was too. 'This is as far as you're getting!' was repeatedly shouted at them inside a patrol car. She was placed head over heels and subjected to karate blows. She is very nervous. I am too."
This is a bad situation for her and her compatriots. Considering Obama's Honduran adventure we can expect very little useful comment or action from our government. All we can do is make noise so the Cuban authorities know they are being watched. Please contact who you can, and spread the word about this situation. Their courage requires us to at least try to make sure they are not beaten and intimidated in the shadows.
For a little background, here is an article on the Cuban Blogging community.
2 comments:
Yes. She is extraordinarily brave.
I have checked out her site and added it to my blogroll. A truly brave lady in an unfriendly country to anyone who dares to speak out, demonstrate or ride up against the grain of Castro's Cuba.
I wonder how long it will be before nobama cuddles up to the scums that rule Cuba with an iron fist?
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