Remember on October 4th
when blogger Yoani Sanchez was arrested for covering the trial of the Spanish
Angel Carromero, by interrupting their space to provide information and deprived
her of the right? Well, on Thursday, November 8th, while she was with some
opponents outside the police station in the district Diez de Octubre, trying to
get information about other detainees and suppose ideas or campaigns against
the Cuban government, she was arrested with other
members. Charges of disorderly conduct and social indiscipline were applied
against them. She was also accused for complying orders from the U.S.
government, according to one of the opponents, Yohandry. He is also a blogger, who
is responsible for publishing news, especially about the Cuban government. All
these bloggers, including Yoani are clearly critical and based on ideas that go
against the Cuban policy.
After some hours of being arrested, Yoani was finally set free and announced the news by posting it on her twitter account and by expressing her gratitude. In concern with this case, it is important to consider the involvement of the Inter American Press (SIP). The SIP completed a statement by its Chairman of the Committee on Freedom of the Press and Information, Claudio Paolillo. Yoani has established good relations with this organism which has given her the obligation to be in charge of freedom of expression in Cuba. Although she had the support and the protection of the SIP, we must remember the conditions about the freedom of expression in this country, so we shouldn`t ignore the threats and acts of violence professed to Yoani. If they attacked her once, nothing can stop do it again.
Yoani has been considered as one of the most influential and bravest women of the world, by Times magazine. Unfortunately, reports have shown that in the last days she has also been a victim of abuse of power that has tried to silence her. While she was walking down the Havana`s streets, she was intercepted by a vehicle and several men. According to her, the men were government agents. She was forced into the car, and suffered shock and low cuts. Sanchez explained that the purpose of it was that she came out to the protest scheduled.
Given these facts, the question is more than evident, what happens to the bodies and organizations like the IACHR, responsible for protecting human rights? Especially to a woman who has become an international example. It is ironic that someone who fights for human rights is a victim of violations of them. All rights are applied to all human beings regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ideas, and nationality. No one can be excluded from enjoying their rights and everyone should be respected and guaranteed by the authorities and rulers.
The day that we`ll see results with respect to this issue, especially in this area is still unknown, but meanwhile we remember and look up to all those who suffer because their rights have been violated. This occurs when a State requires its citizens to meet their obligations when they cannot enjoy their rights.
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According to Article 19º of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: "Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression: this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to search for their opinions, receive and opinions and impart information and ideas anyway of frontiers, by any means of expression." Also, Article 13º of the American Convention on Human Rights defends the freedom of thought and expression.
Yoani has been considered as one of the most influential and bravest women of the world, by Times magazine. Unfortunately, reports have shown that in the last days she has also been a victim of abuse of power that has tried to silence her. While she was walking down the Havana`s streets, she was intercepted by a vehicle and several men. According to her, the men were government agents. She was forced into the car, and suffered shock and low cuts. Sanchez explained that the purpose of it was that she came out to the protest scheduled.
Given these facts, the question is more than evident, what happens to the bodies and organizations like the IACHR, responsible for protecting human rights? Especially to a woman who has become an international example. It is ironic that someone who fights for human rights is a victim of violations of them. All rights are applied to all human beings regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ideas, and nationality. No one can be excluded from enjoying their rights and everyone should be respected and guaranteed by the authorities and rulers.
The day that we`ll see results with respect to this issue, especially in this area is still unknown, but meanwhile we remember and look up to all those who suffer because their rights have been violated. This occurs when a State requires its citizens to meet their obligations when they cannot enjoy their rights.
For videos and more information check the links below:
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