US EditionEgypt deports dozens planning pro-Palestinian march, organisers say
- On June 12, 2025, Egyptian authorities detained and deported over 200 foreign nationals attempting to join a pro-Palestinian march in Cairo.
- This response followed the planned Global March to Gaza, which aims to break the Israeli blockade amid ongoing conflict that began in October 2023.
- Detained activists from more than 40 countries faced interrogations, confiscations of belongings, and some arrests during efforts to reach Egypt’s Rafah border crossing.
- March spokesman Saif Abukeshek said, "What happened was completely unexpected," while organizers demanded detainees’ release and unrestricted Rafah access.
- The event highlights growing tensions as Egypt enforces strict entry approvals, complicating humanitarian efforts and reflecting broader regional security concerns.
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Egypt's Crackdown on the Global March to Gaza
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Liberals Thought They Could Go To Egypt To Protest In The Name Of Palestine, Found Out They Are Hated As Much As Palestinians
A planned march protesting aid restrictions on Gaza faced uncertainty Friday, as organizers in Cairo awaited Egyptian approval and Libyan authorities blocked a convoy of activists en route. Activists from 80 countries planned to march to Egypt’s border with Gaza to spotlight the deepening humanitarian crises facing Palestinians since Israel began blocking aid trucks from entering the coastal enclave in March. It slightly eased restrictions last …
A member of the convoy said Egyptian officials say the crossing will be possible "in a few hours," while others say Egypt is refusing to allow them to pass.
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