Leading Cuban dissidents cheer Obama's Nobel prize
The Associated Press
HAVANA -- Many of the 75 activists jailed in a 2003 Cuban government
crackdown on political dissent are congratulating Barack Obama for
winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
In a letter released Monday to international journalists, 29 of those
imprisoned six years ago said Obama "has become a global symbol,
especially for us who, under difficult conditions, are defending Cubans'
right to democracy."
In another letter, 21 of their wives, mothers and other female relatives
also cheered Obama.
Fifty-four dissidents remain imprisoned on allegations they conspired
with the U.S. to topple Cuba's government. Those freed were granted
medical parole or forced into exile in Spain. One was released after
completing a six-year sentence.
Leading Cuban dissidents cheer Obama's Nobel prize - Cuba -
MiamiHerald.com (12 October 2009)
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/americas/cuba/story/1278775.html
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