The Cuban City Caymanerain the east of the island, was the scene of protests on Saturday evening that ended in a confrontation with agents of the regime (6).
Videos released by human rights groups and regime critics show Security forces agents of the country attacked and arrested demonstrators who were chanting slogans for freedom.
Then go Amnesty International shared the reports on social networks, explaining that the “violent forces” were the Cuban leader Miguel DiazCanel “They are doing the only thing they can: oppress people and violate human rights.”
“We call on the authorities to respect and guarantee the right to protest,” he added.
At least according to activist and journalist Yeri Curbelo five people were arrested. He explained that the demonstrators were confronted by agents of the black beretsElite Special Forces of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces and by red beretsby the Army’s Preventive Forces.
A US Embassy in Havana he also criticized Cuba’s handling of the protest.
“Last night, Cuban security forces violently responded to peaceful protests in the city of Caimanera, beating citizens for demanding human rights,” the embassy’s Twitter post said.
Those are them first known protests against this year’s regime.