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November 25, 2013

Cuban political prisoner Sonia Garro Alfonso hospitalized

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Suffering from skin, kidney and other ailments, Cuban political prisoner Sonia Garro Alfonso has been transferred to a military hospital.

Garro, who along with her husband was arrested in March 2012, has been charged with assault, public disorder and attempted murder. No trial has been held, but prosecutors have indicated they are seeking a 10-year prison sentence.

Radio Marti has more on her hospitalization.

Read more about Garro here.

Posted by on November 25, 2013 at 08:46 PM |

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