Cuba
Cuban Foreign Minister signs covenant protecting freedom of expressionPosted Apr 2 2008
Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque signed the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Feb. 28 that would allow more freedom of expression in addition to other human rights. Article 19 of the covenant specifically addresses freedom of expression, extending to the actions of seeking, receiving, and imparting information through any form. The minister added however that there would be additional provisions to the covenant by the government. There are currently 22 independent journalists in jail in Cuba, CPJ says, and adds that they should be released in accordance with the covenant.