Cuba

No hiding place for torture - 5 June 2008

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

Cuba: Five years too many, new government must release jailed dissidents - 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 immediatel

Cuba: List of prisoners of conscience declared by Amnesty International

  NAME DATE ARREST  

Cuba signs up for human rights - 29 February 2008

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

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

New Cuban leadership can improve human rights - 19 February 2008

Amnesty International has called on the new Cuban government to allow UN human rights bodies and independent human rights organizations to visit the country.

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 advan

Cuba releases imprisoned activists - 18 February 2008

The Cuban authorities released four activists from prison over the weekend.

Cuba: 58 prisoners of conscience must be released - 18 February 2008

Amnesty International today welcomed the release of four Cuban activists but urged Raul Castro to urgently release the 58 remaining incarcerated prisoners of conscienc