Cuba: Prisoner releases must lead to new environment for freedoms

Headline Title:  Cuba: Prisoner releases must lead to new environment for freedoms 08 January 2015  The release of at least nine jailed opposition activists by the Cuban authorities since last night is a positive step which should be followed by a new human rights agenda on the island, Amnesty International said.  Cuban activists have confirmed that five political prisoners were released on Wednesday evening, and at least four more activists were released today (8 January). Among the nine men, three were previously recognized as prisoners of conscience by Amnesty International.  It…

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