Security concerns raised over Global Sumud Flotilla headed for Gaza – SABC News
The Foreign Affairs Ministers of South Africa, Bangladesh, Brazil, Qatar, Spain and others have expressed their concern about the security of the Global Sumud Flotilla that is headed for Gaza
The convoy of vessels with activists from over 40 countries are going to Gaza to break Israel’s blockade in the enclave. They have had some setbacks after a drone hit some boats.
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Ireland, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain & Türkiye express their concern about the security of the Global Sumud Flotilla. #sabcnews #SumudFlotilla
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Some of the activists on board the vessels include Inkosi Mandla Mandela and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.
They want to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and raise awareness about the urgent humanitarian needs of the Palestinians.
The Foreign Affairs Ministers have called on everyone to refrain from any unlawful or violent act against the flotilla.
They say any violation of international law against the vessels in international waters will lead to accountability.
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