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Free Gaza Movement: A statement from the International Human Rights Workers aboard the SS Free Gaza and SS Liberty, sailing to Gaza
To view the Free Gaza Movement website click here 10am, 23 August, 2008 *At 10am this morning, the Cyprus team of the Free Gaza Movement was able to briefly speak with our people on board the SS Free Gaza and SS Liberty. They are all fine, and they asked us to release the following statement: “The electronic systems which guarantee our safety aboard the SS Free Gaza and SS Liberty have been jammed and scrambled. Both…
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Israeli army beat resident of Ni’lin leaving him with a fractured skull
A 20 year old resident of Ni’lin is currently in Ramallah hospital with a a fractured skull after being beaten by Israeli soldiers at a demonstration in the village against the construction of the annexation wall on the 21st August. Photos courtesy of Activestills Haitham Mousa, 20, was standing by his Grandfathers house when 5 Israeli soldiers grabbed him and proceeded to beat him, hitting him in the head with the butts of their rifles. Witnesses…
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The Guardian: Intimidation will not stop our boats sailing for Gaza
Our perilous, non-violent mission should now be nearing its destination, bearing a message that some want to silence By Osama Qashoo To view original article, published by The Guardian on the 23rd August, click here This morning I am sorry to find myself back on dry land in Cyprus, separated from my fellow sailors who are now completing the final leg of their trip to Gaza. They are carrying humanitarian and medical aid to a people…
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