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The First Sip of Water

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Coco Fariñas takes his first sip of water, Santa Clara hospital, Cuba. Photo: Yoani Sanchez


Cuban journalist and dissident, Coco Fariñas, ended his 134 day hunger strike last month after the Cuban government agreed to release 52 political prisoners. Cuban blogger, Yoani Sanchez, describes the moment he abandoned his fast. 
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