The Cuban activist Berta Soler, leader of the Ladies in White and awarded the Sakharov Prize, was released on the morning of this Wednesday after nearly three days of arbitrary detention by State Security.
The opposition member and political prisoner Ángel Moya, husband of Soler, stated that the arrest took place on Sunday, September 22, upon leaving the organization's headquarters in Lawton, Havana.
From there, the activist was taken first to the Aguilera Police Unit and then to the Cotorro one.
During her detention, the leader of the largest women's organization opposing the Cuban regime was confined in semi-dark cells, without access to water and unable to keep her Bible with her, Moya reported.
At 7:00 am this Wednesday, she was released without charges or fines, and she did not face any threats during her time in custody, she clarified.
The news of his arrest had alarmed family members and activists, as Moya confirmed that there was no record of the detention in the Police.
Prior to her arrest, Berta Soler had received threats from a repressor known as "Felo," who warned her about the possibility of imprisoning her if she attended a demonstration.
Despite this, the activist remained determined, stating in a live broadcast: "I will be in the street, and only God knows what may happen. There is no pact with the oppressor."
The Cuban American National Foundation (FNCA) issued a statement demanding her release, noting that Berta's activism is a beacon of hope and her unjust imprisonment represents an attack on freedom of expression and assembly.
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