May 2004
U.S. Lawmakers Propose Annual Review of Trade Sanctions Against Cuba - 2004-05-21
U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill for an annual review of trade sanctions against Cuba following President Bush's announcement to intensify sanctions. Senator Max Baucus…
Three Cuban Dissidents Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Three Cuban dissidents were sentenced to three years in prison for discussing human rights. The U.S. State Department condemned the sentences, stating their only crime…
Open Letter from Two British Muslims Recently Released from Guantanamo Prison - 2004-05-14
Two British Muslims, Shafiq Rasul and Asif Iqbal, released from Guantanamo, allege they were tortured similarly to Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib. They addressed their…
Hundreds of Thousands of Cubans Protest U.S. Plans for Economic Sanctions - 2004-05-14
On May 14, 2004, hundreds of thousands of Cubans protested in Havana against U.S. plans for stricter economic sanctions. The demonstration was organized by Fidel…
Pakistan Expects the U.S. to Release About 20 Pakistanis from Guantanamo Bay Prison
Pakistan anticipates the release of approximately 20 Pakistani detainees from Guantanamo Bay by the U.S. government. Major General Javad Iqbal Chima confirmed that these individuals…
Kuwait Calls for the Release of 12 Kuwaiti Citizens Detained at the US Guantanamo Bay Facility in Cuba
Kuwait is demanding the release of 12 of its citizens detained at Guantanamo Bay, asserting they face no charges. A Kuwaiti delegation is set to…
Cuban Dissidents Oppose New U.S. Policies on Rapid Transition to Democracy Following Fidel Castro's Death - 2004-05-11
Cuban dissidents, including Eloy Gutierrez Menoyo and Elizardo Sanchez, have criticized the U.S. government's new policies aimed at facilitating a quick transition to democracy in…
Fidel Castro's Defense of Cuban Socialism on May Day - 2004-05-02
Fidel Castro reaffirmed Cuba's commitment to socialism during May Day celebrations, vowing to resist U.S. efforts to change the system. He criticized the UN Human…