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Friday, May 29, 2009

Two independent journalists detained after workshop

Two independent journalists detained after workshop
CUBANET

HAVANA, Cuba, May 28 (Frank Correa / www.cubanet.org) - Two independent
journalists were detained separately by State Security agents after
attending a workshop last week at the U.S. Interests Section.

David Águila was stopped by two agents at 3:30 p.m. on May 21 and taken
to a nearby park where he was questioned and released. The agents took a
copy of El Nuevo Herald of Miami that he was carrying as well as some
papers.

An hour later, Reinier Vera was detained by agents who took him to the
police station in Párraga for questioning. The police said they were
planning a "pretty surprise on graduation day" for the journalists.

Águila and Vera had attended a videoconference workshop given by the
International Media Center of Florida International University in Miami.

http://www.miamiherald.com/1447/story/1071401.html

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