Cuba says U.S. hunger striker has 'dignified' treatment in prison


  • World
  • Wednesday, 09 Apr 2014

Security forces drive a car transporting U.S. aid contractor Allan Gross in Havana March 4, 2011. REUTERS/Stringer

HAVANA (Reuters) - A U.S. contractor who has launched a hunger strike while serving a long prison term in Cuba is receiving "dignified and decent treatment" in a hospital ward, where he is in normal and stable health, Cuba said on Wednesday.

Cuba's communist government said it was concerned by a statement from Alan Gross's lawyer on Tuesday that said his client had begun a hunger strike last week to protest his treatment by the Cuban and U.S. governments.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Poland condemns Russian cyberattacks, says has been targeted too
Rwanda denies its troops attacked displaced persons camp in DR Congo
Russian suspected cybercrime kingpin pleads guilty in US, TASS reports
Russia says it shot down four U.S.-made long range missiles over Crimea
After two winsome Ori games, a pivot into dark fantasy
Canada's arrests of three Indian men in Sikh leader's death 'bittersweet,' friend says
NoSpace is Gen Z’s answer to MySpace
Canada police charge three with murder of Sikh leader Nijjar, probe India link
What if customers were rewarded for tipping their meal delivery drivers?
King Charles and UK royals to relinquish dozens of patronages

Others Also Read