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Cuba: Amnesty International Launches Book ‘Images of Rebellion’, a Testament to Civil Resistance

Images of Rebellion is a call to action and a vibrant reminder of the ongoing struggle for human rights and freedom…

April 5, 2024

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Amnesty International calls for access to the country to monitor trials of 11J protesters in Cuba

In recent months, Cubans of all ages and walks of life have been charged, put on trial, or sentenced for…

March 25, 2022

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Amnesty International Launches a Holidays Solidarity Action in Support of Prisoners of Conscience in Cuba

Today Amnesty International launches “Write a letter of hope”, a global solidarity action inviting the public, during the 2021 holidays,…

December 17, 2021

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Experts Remind DHS Secretary Seeking Asylum is a Human Right — Regardless of How You Arrive

Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Cubans and Haitians will not be allowed to reach the United…

July 14, 2021

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Cuba: Change of leadership must herald a new era for human rights

The end of Raúl Castro’s mandate as president of Cuba, expected to come on April 19, presents a historic opportunity…

April 15, 2018

Photographs for the report: It's Like Your Mind Is Imprisoned Cuba

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Cuba: Job sector, a tool of repression as perceived critics face jobless life

Ordinary Cubans perceived to be even subtly critical of life in the country face a future of harassment at work,…

November 16, 2017

Photographs for the report: It's Like Your Mind Is Imprisoned Cuba

Press Release

Cuba: Job sector, a tool of repression as perceived critics face jobless life

Ordinary Cubans perceived to be even subtly critical of life in the country face a future of harassment at work,…

November 16, 2017

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Amnesty International Warns of Human Rights Consequences of Possible Cuba Policy Reversal

According to reports, the Trump administration is considering the reversal of US policy on Cuba, which could reinstate restrictions on…

June 14, 2017

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Fidel Castro’s human rights legacy: A tale of two worlds

Fidel Castro’s achievements in improving access to public services for millions of Cubans were tempered by a systemic repression of…

November 26, 2016

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Amnesty International Tells President Obama Human Rights Must be High on Cuba Agenda

Ahead of the President Obama’s trip to Cuba next week -- the first by a sitting U.S. president in 90…

March 18, 2016

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Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms

On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his…

February 22, 2016

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Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016