US EditionSouth Africa: SA Calls for Safe Passage of Gaza Aid Flotilla
Greece and South Africa call for protection of 50 vessels carrying over 500 activists delivering humanitarian aid amid drone attacks near Crete, officials said.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying more than 500 activists including 23 South Africans, is en route to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid.
- This mission aims to break Israel’s naval blockade amid ongoing tensions, and Greece has informed Israel of its nationals' participation.
- The flotilla has faced attacks including a drone strike and observed explosions and drones near the boats, while Italy and Spain dispatched naval support this week.
- South Africa's spokesperson Chrispin Phiri called for adherence to international law to safeguard civilians, while Mandla Mandela stressed that the mission is peaceful and strictly non-aggressive.
- The governments expressed appreciation to those who ensured the flotilla's safe journey, while South Africa urged the global community to step up efforts to guarantee its unobstructed and secure passage.
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South Africa demands safe passage for Gaza aid flotilla
The South African government has reiterated its urgent call for the safe passage of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian initiative aimed at delivering essential aid to the besieged Gaza Strip. This civil society effort seeks not only to address the immediate humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people but also to raise awareness about the escalating humanitarian crisis resulting from the ongoing conflict. Recent reports from the flotilla …
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