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Kassoma affirmed that these
men, internationally known as the Cuban Five,
were just trying to prevent terrorist attacks against Cuba and
said it was
the main reason why they came to express their solidarity.
The Angolan parliamentarian, leading a delegation that is
visiting Cuba,
praised the relatives of these antiterrorists for keeping their
faith and
hope in the return of Fernando Gonzalez, Ramon Labañino, Antonio
Guerrero,
Gerardo Hernandez, and Rene Gonzalez.
The mothers of Antonio and Rene —Mirta Rodriguez and Magali
Llort—as well
as the wives of Rene, Ramon and Gerardo —Rosa Aurora Freijanes,
Elizabeth
Palmeiro and Adriana Perez— were present in the meeting.
The Cuban Five underwent a biased trial and were sentenced to
harsh terms
that vary from 15 years to two life terms plus 15 years for
trying to
prevent terrorist actions against Cuba by Miami-based right wing
groups.
While Antonio, Gerardo, Ramon and Fernando remain in prison,
Rene was
recently released on parole but he was forced to stay in U.S.
territory
for three years under the state of “supervised release.”
During the meeting, the president of ICAP, Kenia Serrano,
referred to the
historic bonds between Cuba and Angola.
Kassoma recalled Ernesto Che Guevarra’s presence in the Congo
and his
struggle by the side of the African peoples.
The Angolan parliamentarian condemned the almost 50-year-old U.S
economic,
financial, and trade blockade against Cuba and ratified his
country’s
willingness to demand its lifting in every international
organization or
meeting.
He pointed out his government eagerness to strengthen
parliamentarian
relations between both countries and reinforce cooperation in
terms of
health, tourist development, and education.
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President
of Angolan Parliament Supports Cause of the Cuban Five
