Thank you Lord @DavidAltonHL for raising the issue of human rights violations in Cuba, and the lack of access of the @ICRC to Cuban prisons since 1989.

Ernesto "Che" Guevara born on this day in 1928. Nothing to celebrate. A mass murdering racist, who dined with Mao as millions died of hunger is not someone to celebrate. cubanexilequarter.blogspot.c… #birthofamonster #darkdayforhumanity #CheGuevara

#OTD in 1928 the mass murderer Ernesto Che Guevara was born. An innocent child who grew into a plague. Shamefully, institutions like @UNESCO, not only pay homage to this brutal, racist & homophobic mass killer. They also spread his toxic and murderous ideas. #BirthOfAMonster

Today marks four years since the imprisonment of Theary Seng, Cambodian-American human rights lawyer, democracy advocate, and Honorary Member of the World Liberty Congress. Her detention has been condemned by the @UN as arbitrary and politically motivated, yet her courage continues to inspire freedom movements around the world. The World Liberty Congress calls for her immediate and unconditional release. Read the full statement here: sl1nk.com/rdhu0uk #FreeThearySeng

June 14, 2026 marks four years since Cambodian-American lawyer and human rights defender Theary Seng was imprisoned in Cambodia. A survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide, she transformed personal tragedy into a lifelong commitment to justice, democracy, and human rights. Her courage continues to inspire people around the world. We call for her immediate release. Learn more: freedomhouse.org/report/free… #FreeTheary #FreeThemAll

We are saddened by the passing of Allen Paul, distinguished author, journalist, and friend of Poland. His groundbreaking work on the Katyn Massacre helped bring the truth about this Soviet crime to audiences around the world and ensured that the victims would never be forgotten.

On June 13th, 2017, after being held for 17 months for "subversion" in North Korea, Otto Warmbier was returned to the US in an unresponsive state with significant brain damage, a condition the North Koreans had concealed for over a year. He died six days later.

In Kyiv, a new opera is tackling one of the most traumatising aspects of Russia’s invasion: the abduction of Ukrainian children. In the new work called “Mothers of Kherson”, music tries to give voice to that unspeakable pain, here’s my report:

894 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela since January 3rd, per @foropenal. Thank you, USA 🇺🇸🇻🇪

¡Felicidades, @KeikoFujimori, por su histórica victoria! Después de una campaña intensa y una remontada admirable, Perú ha confiado en usted para liderar el país. Que esta nueva etapa traiga unidad, progreso y soluciones reales para todos los peruanos. ¡Éxitos en su gestión!

Hace dos semanas denuncié en mis redes sociales la situación del preso político Kevin Damián Frómeta Castro. Hoy hay que volver sobre su caso porque sigue convaleciente de una operación que no resolvió su estado de salud, con una infección grave y mucho dolor en el pecho y en uno de sus brazos. Según ha denunciado su madre, Caridad Castro Ruiz tras mucho batallar, el 8 de junio Damián fue trasladado a la Covadonga. Allí fue valorado de manera superficial por la doctora de guardia y devuelto a la prisión 1580, solo con un tratamiento antibiótico. Eso no es una atención médica suficiente para una persona presa que está convaleciente, infectada y con dolor persistente. Damián debe ser trasladado e internado en un centro hospitalario hasta su recuperación real. La constancia y entrega de su madre, son admirables. No ha dejado de denunciar, insistir, buscar respuestas y sostener públicamente la vida de su hijo frente a un sistema que también castiga a las familias con el desgaste, la espera y la indiferencia. Kevin Damián Frometa Castro necesita atención médica urgente. Debe ser trasladado e ingresado en un hospital hasta que se recupere. La prisión no puede seguir funcionando como una zona de abandono o tortura médica para los presos políticos cubanos. Al menos no sin que lo denunciemos sin cesar! #LibertadParaLosPresosPoliticos #Todos

39 years ago today, President Ronald Reagan stood before the Berlin Wall and addressed a challenge to the general secretary of the Soviet Union in a speech crafted by Hoover fellow @P_M_Robinson: "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"

Urgent X from @AnamelyRamos 🚨URGENT: Early this morning, June 11, 2026, Yurka—Yunaykis Linares’s mother—sent me this brief, desperate message from the entrance of the VIVAC. This is the detention center where her daughter was transferred yesterday afternoon and where her husband is also being held. The horror is mounting, as is the state of utter helplessness facing Yuna; she is extremely weak after nine days of detention, during at least half of which she has gone without food. ‼️ Let’s all share this to help this young Cuban woman who has committed no crime and who has already suffered FAR TOO MUCH for daring to speak the truth. After that message, Yurka did not reply for hours. Later, she continued sharing the harrowing story of her daughter—whom we will continue to stand by. #ThereIsADictatorshipInCuba If only the world would finally understand! And the people of Cuba are defenseless, at the mercy of CRIMINALS! #FreeYunaykisLinares #NoMorePoliticalPrisoners @PresosCuba @AmnistiaOnline @UN_HRC @ONU_es @ONUMujeres @CIDH @RELE_CIDH @crdefenders @HRF @raceandequality @freedomhouse @StateDept @USEmbCuba @UEenCuba @MarioJPenton @RosaMariaPaya @Reuters @CNN_Oppmann @thomsonreuters @AFP @USATODAY @WSJ @EFEnoticias

🎙☕️ #Podcast Cafecito informativo de hoy: 🦟 Virus y secretismo, una combinación peligrosa en #Cuba 🛢 EE UU sanciona a la estatal Cupet 🎹 Se apaga la noche habanera 👨🏻‍🎨 Exposición ‘Arturo Cuenca: PROPAGARTIST’ en La Habana youtu.be/1vPE3EL_dk0?si=HfVF…

BREAKING: Alice Edwards, one of only two UN rights experts to sign a letter on the Oct. 7 atrocities, says “There was a campaign [by other rapporteurs] to prevent that letter going out. Weeks of being bullied and deterred from writing it, telling me everything in it was false.”

Rubio sanctions Cuba state energy firm CUPET, accusing regime of weaponizing fuel. The designation comes after Miami firm Vanguard energy struck a deal with #Cuba to storage fuel on the island to sell to the private sector. That’s likely not happening. miamiherald.com/news/nation-…

My latest from the Vital Center. For true change in Venezuela policymakers need to see - A release of all political prisoners and return of exiles - Restoring property (including books, pets, and personal belongings) of dissidents - a date for elections thevitalcenter.com/current-i…

#DiarioDeCuba |  La restauración de la #Constitución1940 en #Cuba debería verse como un punto de arranque, no como punto de llegada. diariodecuba.com/cuba/178119…

Welcome to the New York rental market, where the median asking rent hit $3,616 in the first quarter this year. To manage on a starting salary, some young professionals are turning to convents. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4ezUDUG

Still true today. Thank you @OGutierrezCuba!