Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton,on the death of Laura POLLÁN

P R E S S

EUROPEAN UNION Brussels, 18 October 2011
A 417/11

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton
on the death of Laura POLLÁN

The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union
for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the
Commission, issued the following statement:
"High Representative Catherine Ashton was saddened to learn about the
death of Laura Pollán, a founder and leader of the Ladies in White
(Damas de Blanco). She extends her condolences to the family and friends.
Laura Pollán was a dedicated human rights activist who worked tirelessly
for the release of political prisoners in Cuba. Her efforts, in
cooperation with the Cuban Catholic Church, contributed to the release
earlier this year of the remaining prisoners of the 75 imprisoned during
the Black Spring in 2003, as well as other political prisoners.
Her death is a great loss for Cuba.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS:
Michael Mann +32 498 999 780 - +32 2 299 97 80 - Michael.Mann@eeas.europa.eu
Maja Kocijancic +32 498 984 425 - +32 2 298 65 70 -
Maja.Kocijancic@ec.europa.eu
COMM-SPP-HRVP-ASHTON@ec.europa.eu
www.eeas.europa.eu

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