Activism in Pâquis – The UN responds, but the hunger striker persists

– The UN responds, but the hunger striker persists

The Cuban professor who has been camping in front of the Wilson Palace for 13 days received a visit from OHCHR officials on Thursday and a response through our media. But he continues his strike.

Published: 07.15.2022, 9:52 p.m.

Ariel Ruiz Urquiola started a hunger strike thirteen days ago.

LAURENT GUIRAUD

The hunger and thirst striker who has been camping for thirteen days in front of the Palais Wilson, on the courtyard side of Chateaubriand, continues his strike. However, there was hope on the horizon for this Cuban professor named Ariel Ruiz Urquiola, who is fighting for official recognition of the actions of the Cuban government against his family. Indeed, he was visited on Thursday by three officials from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights for the United Nations (OHCHR).

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