Raul Rivero

Imprisoned Cuban journalist and poet Raul Rivero is awarded the World Press Freedom Prize of 2004.

“The Prize is a tribute to Raúl Rivero’s brave and longstanding commitment to independent reporting, the hallmark of professional journalism,” Mr Matsuura said upon endorsing the recommendation to award the prize to Mr Rivero. “Over the years, Mr Rivero has paid dearly for that commitment and the Prize celebrates the continuing struggle of media professionals for freedom of expression, an indispensable component of democracy,”

Of course, Mr. Rivero was unable to claim his prize from his cell in the Prisión de Canaleta in Cuba.

Meanwhile, world media is in a frenzy over Rosie O'donnell getting hitched, Stern getting the boot and the repercussions over Janet's boob.

Posted by Val Prieto at February 27, 2004 08:01 AM

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Posted by: J.Scott Barnard at February 27, 2004 10:34 AM