EU Resolution on the Human Rights Crisis in Cuba

by name voted on 29.02.2024

Summary

The European Parliament calls for urgent action regarding the systematic human rights violations and political repression in Cuba. It demands the release of political prisoners and suggests suspending the cooperation agreement between the EU and Cuba.

9 29.02.2024

Resolution

justice

human rights

political party

international relations

Key points

The European Parliament condemns the systematic violation of fundamental rights by the Cuban Communist Party.
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of political prisoners and detainees on the island since 2018.
The regime uses legal mechanisms to imprison individuals through 'pre-criminal' measures without any actual crime being committed.
The Cuban government is accused of using forced labor, particularly involving medical brigades and other civilian workers sent abroad.

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Documents (PDFs)

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