Cuba begins releasing prisoners under scrutiny of rights groups, U.S. govt - Reuters
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"It has been so difficult, but today God has given me so much joy."
— Katia Arias , Activist
"The government presents it as a humanitarian gesture toward prisoners, not as the release of political prisoners."
— Manuel Cuesta Morúa , Activist
"It has been so difficult, but today God has given me so much joy."
— Katia Arias Mendoza , Other
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A recently pardoned prisoner in Cuba.
A young man recently released from prison after being detained for robbery.
A mother expressing joy upon the release of her son from prison.
Mother of Emilio Alejandro Leyva, expressing joy after her son's release from prison.
Leader of the Council for Democratic Transition in Cuba.
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Following Cuba's release of over 2,000 prisoners, human rights groups are calling for transparency regarding the identities and charges of those released.
Human rights groups are urging Cuba to release political prisoners and provide clarity on the identities of those recently freed.
Following Cuba's release of 2,010 prisoners, human rights groups seek transparency on whether political prisoners were included and call for the release of detained protesters.
A photo gallery captures emotional reunions of families with loved ones freed from Cuban prisons following the government's announcement of a large-scale amnesty.
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