Washington, August 2 (RHC)-- The International Committee for the Freedom of the Cuban anti-terrorist fighters held in U.S. prisons will carry out new actions from September 12th through October 8th in Washington, DC and San Francisco, while activists in different cities of the world will also to mark the 16th anniversary of the arrest of the five Cuban heroes.

The announcement reads that the International Committee for the Freedom of the Cuban 5 is returning to Washington D.C. after 5 days of activities for the Five in June. Members of the Committee, other solidarity friends and personalities will visit Capitol Hill to follow up on their June visits and organize other activities, including a rally in front of the White House and a Public Forum.

The picket line in front of the White House will take place September 12th with the slogan -- “16 Years is Enough, Free the Cuban Five Now!”

On Saturday, September 13th, the committee will organize a hold panel discussion at the Service Employees International Union with the participation of local leaders and speakers such as Jose Ramon Cabañas, Chief of the Cuban Interests Section in Washington DC; Yeidckol Polevnsky, former Vice President of the Mexican Senate; Stephen Kimber, professor of Journalism at the University of King’s College in Halifax, and author of “What Lies Across the Water: The Real Story of the Cuban Five.”

Meanwhile in San Francisco, California, activists will sponsor a bicycle ride on September 27th to raise awareness about the case of the Cuban 5.