Former human rights prisoner thanks pupils

A FORMER human rights prisoner in Colombia yesterday paid an emotional visit to a Co Kerry school to thank hundreds of pupils who campaigned for her release.

Former human rights prisoner thanks pupils
Tue, 06 Dec, 2011 - 00:00
Donal Hickey

Rosalba Gaviria Toro was freed on June 3 after being cleared of a charge of “rebellion”, having been detained for 27 months without trial.

She is currently visiting Ireland and Britain.

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