UA: 38/12 Index: AMR 25/003/2012 Issue Date: 7 February 2012

Cuban authorities have refused blogger Yoani Sánchez permission to travel to Brazil to attend a documentary screening on freedom of expression. Amnesty International believes that this refusal is a punitive measure in response to her outspoken criticism of civil and political rights in Cuba. [ Lire la suite » ]

Further information on UA: 355/11 Index: AMR 25/002/2012 Issue Date: 23 January 2012

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Cuban human right activists Ivonne Malleza Galano and Ignacio Martínez Montejo were released from detention on 20 January, along with Isabel Haydee Álvarez, who was detained after calling on officials to release the two activists. They had been held for 52 days without charge, following their participation in a peaceful anti-government demonstration on 30 November 2011. [ Lire la suite » ]

UA: 186/10 Index: AMR 25/013/2010 Issue Date: 25 August 2010

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Five men, all members of a pro-democracy organization in Cuba have been detained in connection with their political beliefs and activities. They have been held by police since 12 August, and have not had access to a lawyer. It is unclear if they have been charged. They could be facing an unfair trial. [ Lire la suite » ]

According to reports, Pablo Pacheco Avila was transferred to Ciego de Avila Hospital at the end of May to have surgery in his knee. Upto now he has been recovering well from surgery. This is a positive achievement and one of the initial objectives has been met (he is to receive necessary medical attention).

Another positive development is the release of 3 POCs in Cuba since the beginning of the year.