Human Rights Groups Criticize Cuba for Excluding Political Prisoners from Mass Pardon
Cuban Mass Prisoner Pardon·April 7 – April 8, 2026
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Human Rights Groups Criticize Cuba for Excluding Political Prisoners from Mass Pardon
Human rights organizations and activists report that Cuba's recent mass pardon of over 2,000 prisoners excluded political detainees and regime critics. While the government framed the release as a humanitarian gesture, critics argue the regime is only releasing regular criminals while continuing to oppress those who speak out for freedom. Activists are calling for the full list of political prisoners to be made public. They demand the immediate release of all individuals held for their political beliefs rather than criminal acts.
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“Cuba pardons over 2,000 prisoners in an Easter humanitarian gesture but excludes political prisoners and regime critics, according to Human Rights Watch.”
This article confirms the number of prisoners freed and the exclusion of political prisoners.
SSen. Rick Scott
“It’s been over a week since the regime announced its so-called "mass pardon." In reality, the regime is just releasing regular criminals.”
This post illustrates the political demand for a public list of those pardoned.
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Cuba Excluded Political Prisoners From Mass Pardon, Rights Group Says
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