Geneva, Nov 17 (EFE).- The U.N. Committee Against Torture expressed its "doubts" over a Cuban report that found that torture and human rights violations do not exist in the country.
Cuba eradicated disappearances and mistreatment, including political executions and tortures that still happen in other countries, said Cuban Deputy Minister of Justice, Ernesto Senti.
According to committee members of the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Amnesty International, and the U.N. mediator on Cuba, "the law is being used to pressure individuals."
"Cuba does not practice torture, per se, but threats and intimidation exists," the committee added.
Amnesty International reported that citizens are kept from voicing their opinions, including human rights activists, journalists, union members, and the opposition.
In Cuba's report, there is no mention of any person being tortured or disappeared.
Amnesty International, however, cites several cases, including people being arrested and not being afforded a lawyer and punishing people by isolating them from society by internal exile and restricting their freedom.
The Cuban delegation will have to answer to the committee, which will make recommendations. EFE