https://freerepublic.com/tag/oscareliasbiscet/ en-us Mon, 19 Jul 2004 15:45:17 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1174153/posts The following is an editorial reflecting the views of the United States Government:Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, one of Cuba’s most prominent jailed dissidents, is reportedly being starved by the regime of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. Dr. Biscet’s wife, Elsa Morejón Hernández, has released a letter from her husband which was smuggled out of Kilo Eight prison. The letter alleges that prison officials have denied Dr. Biscet food since mid-June. Ms. Morejon Hernandez says the withholding of food started after Dr. Biscet joined other prisoners in an act of civil disobedience. They shouted, "Down with the Castro-Communist dictatorship." Dr. Biscet is... VOA https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1174153/posts#comment Mon, 19 Jul 2004 15:45:17 GMT