Sam fled to the French embassy, where he received asylum.
By March 2006, he had finally received political asylum.
Most received political asylum in other countries, but others were killed by the security forces.
The host countries are to apply national law to determine whether the men receive political asylum.
They are waiting to learn if they will receive political asylum or be sent back to China.
After his release, he received political asylum in the United States.
He received asylum here three years ago, "thanks to the law of this country," he said in an interview.
He was promised by French authorities that the four militants would receive political asylum.
Cubas left for Brazil the next day and has since received asylum.
Eventually I received political asylum, then became a citizen.