Cuban government to release more political prisoners, Church leaders announce

August 24, 2010

Cuba’s government will release 6 more political prisoners this week, bringing the total of recent releases to 32, Church leaders have announced. The release of political prisoners, negotiated with the help of Catholic Church officials, will ultimately bring freedom to 52 imprisoned political dissidents.

 

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Further information:

• Cuba to free 6 more political prisoners into exile (AP)