Cuba: Four years after an unjust conviction, Afro-Cuban artists remain imprisoned for expressing themselves

AI justification

Imprisonment of artists for expressing dissent violates freedom of expression and human rights. | The conviction and imprisonment of the artists constitute a severe violation of freedom of expression and artistic rights, directly undermining core human rights principles and democratic freedoms. The action reflects systemic repression of dissent in Cuba, with long-term implications for civil society and cultural expression.