• Submitted by: manso
• International
• 12 / 24 / 2010

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HAVANA, Cuba , Dec 23 (acn) The Cuban National Assembly issued a declaration condemning the police repression against Puerto Rican students, and claiming for international solidarity with their cause.

The Juventud Rebelde newspaper published the declaration, which was signed by the commissions of Foreign Affairs, Education, Science and Culture, Youth and Childhood Care, and Women’s Equal Rights.

The document notes that, for several days, hundreds of students are protesting against increasing of the enrolment fees of the University of Puerto Rico, in Rio Piedras.

It states that these students have been the objects of violent repression by police; and many of them are wounded or arrested.

The declaration affirms that this is not an isolated event because in recent years, Puerto Rican students have protested against similar injustices.

It adds that, in view of such a violent response of the police, in complicity with the colonial authorities of that nation, it is vital to condemn their situation.

The document claims for the solidarity of all peoples, Human Rights Organizations, and Parliaments worldwide to demand the end of repression and safeguard the physical integrity of the demonstrators.

Source:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CubaNews/message/119809