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      <font size="1"><a href="https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/cubas-embassy-in-the-us-under-firearm-attack-no-victims-20200430-0004.html">https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/cubas-embassy-in-the-us-under-firearm-attack-no-victims-20200430-0004.html</a>
      
      </font><h1 class="gmail-reader-title">Cuba's Embassy in the US Under Firearm Attack: No Victims</h1>April 30, 2020</div>

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                                                <p>Cuba's Embassy in the
 United States was attacked in the early hours on Thursday, after an 
unknown individual opened fire on the facade of the building.</p>                                                 
                                        
                                                                
                                            
                                                 
                                                
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 <p><strong>RELATED: </strong></p> 
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<p>Cuban diplomats in the country were not injured, and are safe and protected. </p>                                                       
                                        
                                                                
                                            
                                                 
                                                
                                                <p>Material damage was 
reported after the projectiles hit the facade, the official website of 
the Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained in a statement.</p>                                                      
                                        
                                                                
                                            
                                                 
                                                
                                                <p>The aggressor was 
arrested by the local authorities from where he opened fire, and is 
currently in custody. The Cuban government has no information on the 
identity of the individual.</p>                                                   
                                        
                                                                
                                            
                                                 
                                                
                                                 
<p><strong>"There was no damage to mission personnel, who are safe and 
secure, but there was material damage to the building resulting from the
 impact of the shots."</strong>
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<p>"Cuban authorities are waiting for the corresponding investigation by
 the United States government. The U.S. State Department is aware of the
 incident," the statement said.</p>                                                  
                                        
                                                                
                                            
                                                 
                                                
                                                <p>The Cuban diplomatic 
mission, located in Washington, D.C., has a protection and security 
system in place to deal with any threat against its personnel and 
facilities.</p>                                                   
                                        
                                                                
                                            
                                                 
                                                
                                                <p>It is an obligation 
of states to adopt all necessary measures to protect the premises of a 
diplomatic mission accredited to their country.</p>                                                       
                                        
                                                                
                                            
                                                 
                                                
                                                <p>It is their 
responsibility to prevent any intrusion or damage. It must ensure that 
the tranquillity of the mission is not disturbed and that its dignity is
 not violated, the Foreign Ministry said.</p>                                                     
                                        
                                                                
                                            
                                                 
                                                
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                        
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