14ymedio, Havana, 5 August 2016 – The Cuban Commission on Human Rights and National Reconciliation (CCDHRN) recorded at least 845 arrests during the month of July in Cuba, according to a report issued this Friday. This figure represents an increase from the prior month when there were 498 cases.
The organization notes its concern with the situation of Guillermo Fariñas, on a hunger and thirst strike since 20 July, as well as that of other activists who are also fasting.
Compared to the month of June, there was also an increase in physical aggressions by police and parapolice, from23 to 46 cases, as well as acts of harassment on the part of the police and State Security, from seven to 19.
