Press review | 26/02/2010

 

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Zapata's death cranks up the pressure on Cuba

Zapata

 

The death of Cuban dissident Orlando Zapata after more than 80 days of hunger strike has triggered global concern about the state of human rights in Cuba. Europe's press condemns the regime and accuses Europe of exerting too little pressure on the Castro dictatorship.

With articles from the following publications:
Gazeta Wyborcza - Poland, Diário de Notícias - Portugal, Lidové noviny - Czech Republic

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