Human rights activist attacked by mob

Human rights activist attacked by mob

HAVANA, Cuba, October 27 (Juan Carlos Linares Balmaseda -
www.cubanet.org) - A human rights activist here charged the mob that
attacked him as he left his home October 27 was directed by the
political police.

Miguel Valdés said a group of 10 to 15 people surrounded him as he left
home; two women in the group took the lead, pushing and striking him and
tearing his shirt.

Armando Oliva, an eyewitness, said several neighbors came out in Valdés'
defense.

Valdés was recently released from prison for health reasons after
serving two years of a 15-year sentence.

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