Cuba

Human Rights in REPUBLIC OF CUBA

President-elect Obama recommits to closing Guantánamo and ending ...
18 November 2008

'Early action' promised on closing the detention centre at Guantánamo Bay and ensuring that the USA does not resort to torture.

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Cuba: Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review: Fourth ...
8 September 2008

In this submission, Amnesty International provides information as stipulated in the General Guidelines for the Preparation of Information under the Universal Periodic ...

Report       AMR 25/002/2008

Cuba: Further information on fear of unfair trial: Gorki Águila
1 September 2008

Gorki Águila was released on 29 August 2008 after a trial before a Municipal court in Havana. He was cleared of charges of “dangerousness” (peligrosidad), but found ...

Urgent Action       AMR 25/003/2008

Cuba: Fear of unfair trial: Gorki Águila (m)
28 August 2008

A Cuban musician who is an outspoken critic of the Cuban government has been arrested and faces up to four years in prison. Amnesty International is concerned that ...

Urgent Action       AMR 25/001/2008

No hiding place for torture | Amnesty International
5 June 2008

In June 2008, Amnesty International will campaign worldwide to end the use of torture and other ill-treatment.

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Death Penalty News: April – May 2008
16 May 2008

1) Liberia: Death penalty for armed robbery debated in the Senate 2) Cuba: President will commute death sentences 3) Guatemala: Bill allowing resumption of execution ...

Document       ACT 53/003/2008

Cuba: Five years too many, new government must release jailed ...
18 March 2008

On the 5th anniversary of the largest crackdown against political opponents in Cuba, Amnesty International today called on the new Cuban authorities to immediately ...

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Cuba signs up for human rights | Amnesty International
29 February 2008

Cuba signed two major human rights treaties at the UN in New York on Thursday.

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Cuba: Respect and protect human rights without reservations ...
29 February 2008

Amnesty International today welcomed Cuba’s signing of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil ...

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Cuba: New leadership must take opportunity and introduce reforms ...
19 February 2008

In reaction to Fidel Castro’s announcement that he will not return to the presidency, Amnesty International said: “The new Cuban leadership must take advantage ...

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