Cuban Libraries Support Group

Russia has demanded that the US end its blockade of Cuba after a record number of nations called for an end to the US aggression.

For the ninth year, the UN general assembly called by a wide margin for the lifting of the blockade.

The vote was 167 to 3, with 4 abstentions.

Only Israel and the Marshall Islands voted with the US.

Despite this vote, both candidates in the US elections have promised to keep pressure on Cuba.

In return, Cuba has offered the US advice on how to conduct genuinely democratic elections.

For more information about elections in Cuba see "Democracy in Cuba and the 1997-98 elections" by Arnold August (Library Juice 3:38 Supplement - October 4, 2000)

Why do Robert Kent and his Friends of Cuban Libraries (sic) continue to support the blockade of Cuba - can 167 countries be wrong ?

For more information about the Cuban Libraries Support Group, contact John Pateman at John.Pateman@merton.gov.uk

John Pateman is a member of the Society of Chief Librarians and has visited Cuban libraries in 1993, 1995, 1999 and 2000.

Last updated 11/25/2000

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