Sharp rise in harassment and attacks against activists and journalists in Cuba

Headline Title: Cuba: Surge in harassment and attacks against activists and journalists 22 March 2012 Harassment and detention of political dissidents, human rights activists, journalists and bloggers across Cuba has risen sharply over the past 24 months, Amnesty International said in a new report published today.The report Routine repression: Political short-term detentions and harassment in Cuba reveals new tactics by the Cuban authorities to punish individuals seen as opposed to the regime.According to the Cuban Commission of Human Rights and National Reconciliation, there were…

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