Amnesty International Criticizes Extension of Cuba Sanctions; Calls on Congress to End a ‘Misguided Embargo’

(London) Amnesty International criticized President Barack Obama’s recent decision to extend U.S. sanctions against Cuba under the Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA), saying that he failed to take a long overdue step toward dismantling an ineffective and detrimental policy. Amnesty International has consistently called on President Obama not to extend the exercise of his authorities under TWEA and for the United States to lift the embargo against the island. In an August 12 letter, Larry Cox, executive director of Amnesty International USA (AIUSA), strongly urged the president “to depart