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11J: Analysis of Racial Bias in Cuba’s Sedition Sanctions / Cubalex

Cubalex, 5 September 2024 — In this analysis, we examine the sedition sentences handed down in Cuba following the protests of 11 July 11, 2021. Our findings reveal a worrying racial bias that results in harsher sentences for people of African descent. This trend suggests the existence of systematic discrimination within the judicial system, disproportionately … Continue reading “11J: Analysis of Racial Bias in Cuba’s Sedition Sanctions / Cubalex”

A Year Without Justice: Patterns of State Violence Against July 11th (11J) Protesters / Cubalex

Cubalex, 7 July 2022 The following report presents issues related to the impact and implications of the protests which occurred in Cuba on July 11th, 2021 (11J). We analyze elements such as the factors which provoked 11J and the reasons for the massive street protests. As part of the observations of the state’s response, we … Continue reading “A Year Without Justice: Patterns of State Violence Against July 11th (11J) Protesters / Cubalex”

Under Military Presence, 11J Protesters are Processed in Artemisa / Cubalex

Cubalex, 22 November 2021 — On November 22nd and 23rd, the judicial proceedings against 13  of the July 11th (11J) protesters are being held at the Provincial Tribunal of Artemisa. According to our sources all of the areas surrounding the courtroom are militarized. The police, red berets, black berets and State Security have organized a … Continue reading “Under Military Presence, 11J Protesters are Processed in Artemisa / Cubalex”

’11J’ Prisoner Carlos Michael Morales Terminates His Hunger Strike After Receiving a Trial Date

Cubalex records a total of 56 deaths “in custody” in two years, since January 2022 14ymedio, Madrid, July 16, 2024 — Independent journalist and political prisoner Carlos Michael Morales has terminated his month-long hunger strike. As reported by Baptist pastor Mario Félix Lleonart on Tuesday on his social networks, Morales announced it from the prison … Continue reading “’11J’ Prisoner Carlos Michael Morales Terminates His Hunger Strike After Receiving a Trial Date”

Despite Medical Recommendations a Court in Artemisa, Cuba, Denies ’11J’ Prisoner a Leave for Medical Care

Javier González Fernández suffers from neurological disorders that cannot be treated in prison 14ymedio, Havana, June 21, 2024 — The Provincial Court of Artemisa denied, for the second time on June 18 the extra-penal permit to political prisoner Fernández leave from prison Javier González to treat his ailments. In addition to severe neurological conditions, he … Continue reading “Despite Medical Recommendations a Court in Artemisa, Cuba, Denies ’11J’ Prisoner a Leave for Medical Care”

Cubalex Denounces the Death of a Man in Baracoa, Cuba, After a Police Beating

14ymedio, Havana, 30 September 2023 — The Cuban Elionorkis Sanamé Durán died on September 26 as a result of a beating by the Baracoa Police, Guantánamo, according to a complaint made public by Cubalex, which confirmed the information with sources from that locality. A resident of the Joa district, Sanamé was detained by the Police … Continue reading “Cubalex Denounces the Death of a Man in Baracoa, Cuba, After a Police Beating”

Monthly Report on the Human Rights Situation in Cuba (July 2023) / Cubalex

Cubalex, 8 August 2023 — The month of July was marked by the second anniversary of the 11 July 2021 (11J) anti-government protests and the internal and external reactions it generated. Inside Cuba, the date provoked a considerable increase in the level of repression, which will be detailed below;  there were several protests in prisons … Continue reading “Monthly Report on the Human Rights Situation in Cuba (July 2023) / Cubalex”

Solitary Confinement: More Cruel and Inhuman Treatment of Detained Persons by the Cuban State / Cubalex

Cubalex, 4 April 2023 — Cuba’s Law of Penal Procedure (LPP) obliges police officers to permit communication between detained persons and their family members, as a required formality when they are being charged. Nevertheless, the absence of judicial control over detention has permitted use of institutionalised practices such as prolonged solitary confinement and coercive isolation. … Continue reading “Solitary Confinement: More Cruel and Inhuman Treatment of Detained Persons by the Cuban State / Cubalex”

Cuba Condemns 15 Protesters of 11J (11 July 2021) to Sentences of Up To 13 Years

EFE (via 14ymedio), Havana, 25 January 2023 — A court in Havana handed down sentences which ranged from four years of “limited liberty” to 13 years in prison to 15 protesters from July 11, 2021 (11J), the largest protests in decades. According to the decision, dated January 23, which EFE accessed this Wednesday, the People’s … Continue reading “Cuba Condemns 15 Protesters of 11J (11 July 2021) to Sentences of Up To 13 Years”

Repression, Besieged Activists and Threats: These Were the Elections in Cuba / Cubalex

Cubalex, 30 November 2022 — On 27 November 2022, municipal elections were held in Cuba, to choose constituency delegates. Cubalex monitored the human rights situation on election day, which was principally notable for violation of the right to political participation. The data gathered by our organization demonstrates that the Cuban authorities continue to employ criminal … Continue reading “Repression, Besieged Activists and Threats: These Were the Elections in Cuba / Cubalex”

Cuban Siblings Frank Artola Plasencia and Hillary Gutierrez Plasencia Remain in Prison / Cubalex

Along with hundreds of innocent people incarcerated for exercising their right to peaceful protest: they all should be released immediately and the Cuban government should halt this repressive practice. Cubalex, 10 December 2022 — Cuban siblings Frank Artola Plasencia (18 years) and Hillary Gutiérrez Plasencia (26) were beaten and arrested in the early hours of … Continue reading “Cuban Siblings Frank Artola Plasencia and Hillary Gutierrez Plasencia Remain in Prison / Cubalex”

Cubalex Denounces 26 ‘Incidents of Repression’ During the Municipal Elections

EFE (via 14ymedio), Havana, 1 December 2022 — Cubalex reported this Wednesday that, so far, it has documented 26 incidents of repression during the elections for delegates to the municipal assemblies last Sunday. According to the organization, these events occurred in at least seven provinces of the island, with the largest number, 12, concentrated in … Continue reading “Cubalex Denounces 26 ‘Incidents of Repression’ During the Municipal Elections”

Justicia 11J Denounces the Arrests of Prisoners’ Relatives in Cuba

EFE/14ymedio, Havana, 17 November 2022 — Cuban organization Justicia 11J denounced on Wednesday the arrest of six relatives of people arrested for protesting on July 11, 2021 in the largest antigovernment protests in decades on the Island. The arrests took place, according to this organization, “to prevent their attendance” at the United States Embassy in … Continue reading “Justicia 11J Denounces the Arrests of Prisoners’ Relatives in Cuba”

Cubalex’s Assessment of the Sentences Imposed Upon Luis Manuel Otero and Maykel Castillo / Cubalex

Cubalex, Giselle Camila Morfi, 24 June 2022 — The crimes of disrespecting national symbols, contempt, defamation of institutions and organizations, and heroes and martyrs, are not compatible with international human rights standards. These crimes are an assault on the freedom of expression recognized in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant … Continue reading “Cubalex’s Assessment of the Sentences Imposed Upon Luis Manuel Otero and Maykel Castillo / Cubalex”

Three Children Arrested During 11J (July 11th) Protests, Released After a Year of Imprisonment and Indoctrination

14ymedio, Havana, 29 June 2022 — The Cuban regime released three minors who had been arrested for participating in the 11J (11 July 2021) protests, and who were being held at the Comprehensive Training School in Matanzas, under the custody of the Ministry of the Interior. According to the organization Justicia11J , Eric Yoangel Héctor Plaza, … Continue reading “Three Children Arrested During 11J (July 11th) Protests, Released After a Year of Imprisonment and Indoctrination”