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Valérie Gauriat

Prisoners in Cuba forced into labour for exports to Europe, report claims

In Cuban prisons, tens of thousands of inmates are reportedly subjected to forced labour to produce consumer goods intended not only for the national economy, but also for export, particularly to Europe.

The NGO Prisoners Defenders revealed its findings in a detailed report published Monday, based on official Cuban documents verified by the Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research at Birkbeck University in London, field research and testimonies from former and current inmates.

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