Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand’s Statement On Global Sumud Flotilla

The Flotilla Sumud (steadfastness): A symbol of hope and human goodness - The Financial Daily

In an age when cynicism has become the currency of politics and empathy a vanishing virtue, the Global Sumud Flotilla has sailed against the tide-literally and morally. It is more than a fleet of boats; it is a fleet of conscience. In the face of the devastating siege and relentless bombardment of Gaza, this flotilla of more than forty vessels carrying volunteers and aid from forty-four countries symbolizes what humanity can still be: compassion…

Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand’s Statement On Global Sumud Flotilla

In response to reports that Israeli forces have intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla and detained peaceful protestors, including three New Zealanders, attempting to deliver urgently needed food, medicine, and humanitarian supplies to Palestinians in Gaza, Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand’s Executive Director, Jacqui Dillon, said: “The complete absence of any remotely adequate response from governments, including New Zealand’s, to Isra…