Guillermo Fariñas could not participate in the 2010 Sakharov Prize award ceremony at the EP because he was not allowed to leave Cuba.

Strasbourg

Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought 2010 (T)

Exterior shot of the European Parliament, Strasbourg, France (1 shot)

Interior, Opening of the Award ceremony of the Sakahrov Prize with the European anthem, 4 shots (1st shot is the photo of Guillermo Farinas)

SOUNDBITE (Polish), Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), MEP 8th parliamentary term - EP President 2009 - 2012, making a statement

SOUNDBITE (Polish), Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), MEP 8th parliamentary term - EP President 2009 - 2012, making a statement

The EP President places the Sakharov Prize diploma on the empty chair of Mr Farinas (1 shot)

Audio message in Spanish of Mr Guillermo FARINAS