By Ranjan Bhaduri
Havana, Cuba, Mar 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The 40 Cuban ladies in white who had been marching the streets of Old Havana in their silent protest responded for the very first time after they were being bogged down by several hundreds of pro-government workers. The initial reaction of the Cuban ladies who shouted “Freedom” for the very first time was a obvious reaction to pro-government supporters who went on hailing Fidel Castro’s name. What followed was a heavy tug of words between the two clans until the State security agents had to drop in between and take control of the situation.

The Cuban White ladies had been marching on their fourth [out of their seven] day silent protest that they had been putting up to protest against the imprisonment of 75 people that comprised of a group of journalists, media people and human rights activists who are also family members of these ladies. It was said that they are all a part of the conspiracy against the government and that there is a link to active terrorist groups and foreign sources who have joined hands with an aim to crush down the Cuban Government. This silent protest has been into existence since 2003 and have been subjected to vehement criticism and action from the pro-government officials who have interrupted in between their marches.

Reportedly, on Wednesday, the “The Ladies in White” were heading back to their home when the whole incident took place thus collapsing their march due to the state security intervention. As it happens to be, Cuba has been in the news facing a storm of vehement criticisms owing to political convicts Zapata and Guillermo Farinas who have been continuing their hunger strike.