[Netnews-action] [Fwd: Cuba Update, 21 June: EU defies US to end sanctions]

[Manchester CSC]

Thanks to those of you who wrote to your MP / MEP - as you can see the 
EU has decided to end sanctions against Cuba.



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Subject: 	Cuba Update, 21 June: EU defies US to end sanctions
Date: 	Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:27:04 -0700 (PDT)
From: 	noreply at cuba-solidarity.org.uk
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Cuba Update, Saturday 21 June 2008

1. EU DEFIES US TO END SANCTIONS
2. CSC LETTER ON RISE BAN
3. TAKE ACTION AGAINST LLOYDS 
4. CUBA50 AT 124TH DURHAM MINERS' GALA
5. CINE CUBA - BARBICAN FILM SEASON
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1.EU DEFIES US TO END SANCTIONS

The European Union voted on Thursday to remove its diplomatic sanctions against
Cuba despite opposition from the United States. 

Leading up to the vote, US State Department Deputy spokesman Tom Casey said.
"We would not be supportive of the EU or anyone else easing those restrictions
at this time."

Spain led the push inside the European Union to drop the sanctions. Commenting
on the vote, Spain's foreign minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, said, "The
United States has its policy on Cuba. We don't share it ... In the end, we have
our interests and our autonomy in foreign policy." 

Find out more and read CSC's response at:
http://www.cuba-solidarity.org.uk/news.asp?ItemID=1351
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2. CSC LETTER ON RISE BAN

Dear friends,

You may have read reports in the press regarding CSC and the Rise Festival.
Unfortunately, Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London has decided to stop the CSC
Latin American music stage at the festival in July. We have protested this
decision but unfortunately we have to notify you that we will not be able to
run the Big Cuba Fiesta stage this year.

In the light of the Mayor's decision, our partners in the event, Unite the
Union, have also now withdrawn their support from the festival.

We are extremely sorry for the late notice but as you will appreciate this
matter is completely beyond our control. A huge thank you to all who have
volunteered their support over the years with this event.

We do ask you to protest this decision to Boris Johnson at:
mayor at london.gov.uk 

Read the report in the Guardian, and statement from Unite the Union at:
http://www.cuba-solidarity.org.uk/news.asp?ItemID=1348

See CSC's  statement at:
http://www.cuba-solidarity.org.uk/news.asp?ItemID=1349

Read the story in full and CSC response at:
http://www.cuba-solidarity.org.uk/news.asp?ItemID=1345
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3. TAKE ACTION AGAINST LLOYDS  

Following last week's decision by Lloyds Bank to stop its business in Cuba,
customers are urged to write letters of protest to their bank.

For model letters please email:
campaigns at cuba-solidarity.org.uk or call 020 8800 0155.

See the story in full at:
http://www.cuba-solidarity.org.uk/news.asp?ItemID=1346
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4. CUBA50 AT 124TH DURHAM MINERS GALA

Cuba50 will be celebrated at this year's historic Durham Miners' Gala on
Saturday 12 July.

Alongside the traditional miners' and trade union banners, Cuba50 flags will
celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution during the march, which
passes through Durham accompanied by brass bands and finishes at the Racecourse
where a rally takes place.

Find out more at:
http://www.cuba-solidarity.org.uk/events.asp?EventID=190
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5. CINE CUBA - BARBICAN FILM SEASON

10 July - 17 July 2008, The Barbican
Cuban Cinema from revolution to reinvention

Combining gems from the Havana archives, outstanding new works and films
celebrating Cuba's musical heritage, this standout season seeks the heart out
of Cuban cinema. 

More information:
http://www.cuba-solidarity.org.uk/events.asp?EventID=192
http://www.barbican.org.uk/film/series.asp?id=582
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