Two prominent Cuban dissidents who had refused to leave prison were released against their wishes on Saturday as the Cuban government continues to free opposition activists arrested during a notorious crackdown in 2003.
The Cuba government is releasing the prisoners who are willing to go into exile in Spain. The recent releases are a sign that the government will continue the releases even if the dissidents refuse to leave the island.Some people argue that the Cuban government has taken advantage of the deal with Spain to release a number of prisoners who are not engaged in any political activity and could not be considered prisoners of conscience.
By Annie Hung
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