Published Date:
06 September 2008
INGRID Betancourt, 46, the former Columbian presidential candidate held captive by the country's Farc rebels for six and a half years, was yesterday named winner of Italy's Women's World Awards 2008.
She said: "I see this prize as a call for me to continue to fight for the freedom of all people who are being suppressed against their will."
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Last Updated:
05 September 2008 10:35 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
