Castro asked to release 23 jailed journalists

The Paris-based press freedom watchdog, Reporters Without Borders, has called on Cuba's acting leader, Raul Castro, to release 23 imprisoned journalists. "We are waiting for a gesture of clemency towards the 23 journalists who have been in jail since the crackdown in 2003," said RWB. "They are living in dirty cells with contaminated water, are ill-treated and visits to them are restricted. They are not getting proper medical care and the health of most of them is deteriorating each day." At least one is thought to be close to death. Updates on the conditions of all 23 prisoners can be found on the RWB website. (Via rsf.org)