Cuba to explain detention of former Miss Czech Republic, psychologist

Cuba's embassy in Prague is next week to explain to the Czech Foreign Ministry why two Czech women were detained on the island. Former Miss Czech Republic Helena Houdova and psychologist Mariana Kroftova were held for 11 hours earlier this week after taking photographs in a poor part of Havana.

They were released after signing a statement promising not to engage in counter-revolutionary activities. Ms Houdova, who runs a foundation for disadvantaged children in New York, said she had been looking for ways to help children in Cuba.