July 2003
Twelve Cubans Request Asylum in the U.S.
Twelve Cuban asylum seekers who attempted to reach Florida in a makeshift boat were intercepted by U.S. authorities and returned to Cuba. They have now…
Amnesty International: Cuba Should Release 75 Political Prisoners
Amnesty International has urged Cuba to release 75 political prisoners sentenced for their beliefs, expressing concern for their safety. The Cuban government has intensified its…
European Commission Affirms Commitment to Assist Cuba
The European Commission has reiterated its commitment to aid Cuba, despite Fidel Castro's rejection of such assistance. Castro criticized the EU in a recent address,…
United Nations Sanctions Journalist Rights Group
The UN has sanctioned Reporters Without Borders for protesting Libya's chairmanship of the Human Rights Commission. This decision, influenced by Cuba, follows accusations against Libya…
Cuba Denies U.S. Allegations of Jamming Persian Language Satellites
Cuba has rejected U.S. claims that it is jamming Persian language broadcasts aimed at Iran. The U.S. State Department suggested that the jamming was coming…
Cuba, Iran Wrong for Internet-Rule Role
Cuba and Iran are involved in drafting new U.N.-backed Internet rules that could promote censorship and state control. Their proposals are alarming, especially given Cuba's…
Suspension of Trial for Two British Suspects of Terrorism - 2003-07-19
The U.S. has suspended the trial of two British nationals suspected of terrorism linked to a Guantanamo Bay incident. This decision follows discussions between British…
The U.S. has released 13 Pakistanis from Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba - 2003-07-17
The U.S. has released 13 Pakistani detainees from Guantanamo Bay, with their identities undisclosed. Pakistan's government had been negotiating for their release for months, highlighting…
Amnesty International Criticizes U.S. Plan to Begin Military Trials for Terrorists in Afghanistan - 2003-07-05
Amnesty International has condemned the U.S. for planning military trials for suspected terrorists in Afghanistan, calling it a violation of justice and human rights. Nearly…
Pentagon Prepares to Trial Non-U.S. Citizens Suspects - 2003-07-03
President Bush has designated six suspected terrorists for trial in military courts, believed to be linked to Al-Qaeda. The Pentagon is set to handle the…