Key facts
- Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine, has been jailed in Russia since 2022.
- Gilman allegedly experienced torture while detained.
- He reportedly slipped into a stupor in June.
- Advocacy groups and Gilman's sister state he may be near death.
- The U.S. State Department is concerned about his health and detention.
- UN human rights experts condemned recent U.S. measures against Cuba.
- Experts warn that food is being used as a tool of political pressure against Cuba.
- UN experts urged international action to prevent a "silent Gaza" scenario in Cuba.
Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine who has been jailed in Russia since 2022, may be nearing death, according to his sister and advocacy groups. These sources report that Gilman slipped into a stupor in June and is allegedly being tortured. The U.S. State Department has expressed deep concern regarding Gilman's health and his ongoing detention.
In a separate development, United Nations human rights experts have condemned recent measures taken by the United States against Cuba. These experts warn that food is being utilized as a tool for political pressure. They are urging international action to avert a situation on the island that they describe as a "silent Gaza" scenario.