Over the weekend, Madonna celebrated the release of a couple imprisoned in Malawi for being gay, and issued a statement to those who joined her fight to free the men:
"I have always believed love conquers all -- yesterday I got to see it in action. In the last week over 30,000 of you added your name to mine for the release of Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalangal -- the Malawi couple sentenced to 14 years hard labor for the 'crime' of homosexuality. With incredible joy, I am writing to share with you that Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharia has ordered their release (on humanitarian grounds.)"
The singer -- who adopted two of her children, David and Mercy, from the country and is building a girls' school in the capital -- said she remains concerned about the couple, adding: "Though they are free from prison, sadly their safety and future in Malawi is still unknown. I hope this is just the beginning of our work together."
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Good Going, Stranger
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Was so glad to hear they got pardoned! Who knows, maybe Mo had something to do with it. Yes I said Mo, she was Mo before she was Madge, old school here! lol ;) peace
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