Cuba: Prisoner of conscience / legal concern

Juan Carlos Recio Martinez and Cecilio Monteagudo Sanchez: The two men will reportedly stand trial on 3 February 1998 on charges of “enemy propaganda” and “other acts against state security”. AI considers Cecilio Monteagudo Sanchez, detained since 15 September 1997, to be a prisoner of conscience and fears that Juan Carlos Recio Martinez is in danger of becoming one. There is also concern that the trial may not fully meet international standards.

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