US EditionTunisian authorities detain pro-Palestinian activists preparing new Gaza aid flotilla
Tunisian authorities detained several organizers amid an investigation into alleged fraud and misuse of donations linked to a pro-Palestinian flotilla bringing aid to Gaza.
- On Friday, Tunisian authorities detained several pro-Palestinian activists amid a probe by Tunisia's National Guard financial crimes unit into donation funds for a planned flotilla.
- Authorities banned a planned event Thursday in Tunis expected to host Thiago Ávila, Greta Thunberg and Seif Abu Koshk, while earlier this week security forces blocked a ceremony at Sidi Bou Said.
- Organizers say the new flotilla will include more than 1,000 activists and sail from Spain, Tunisia and Italy with a land convoy expected to attract thousands more.
- Global Sumud Flotilla organizers accused authorities of targeting activists and called for their immediate release; Tunisian authorities did not comment, and Ávila was detained Friday at Brussels Airport.
- The move occurs amid Gaza's ongoing humanitarian crisis as Israel suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organizations and the United Nations reports large aid stockpiles since the October ceasefire.
12 Articles
12 Articles
Tunisian authorities detain pro-Palestine flotilla ctivists
Tunisian authorities detained several pro-Palestinian activists Friday as tensions mounted around an international campaign preparing a new humanitarian flotilla to challenge Israeli restrictions and bring aid to Gaza, organizers said in a statement. Tunisian media reported that Tunisia’s National Guard financial crimes unit opened an inquiry into suspected money laundering, fraud and the alleged misuse of funds collected through donations to th…
Finally, someone noticed the irregularities that revolve around the phantom humanitarian mission.
Tension Rises as Tunisian Authorities Detain Pro-Palestinian Activists
Tunisian authorities detained pro-Palestinian activists amid rising tensions over a humanitarian flotilla aimed at challenging Israeli restrictions on aid to Gaza. Investigations into alleged financial crimes linked to the campaign have led to arrests, sparking accusations of targeting supporters of the Palestinian cause. Plans for upcoming flotilla missions continue despite disruptions.
Associated Press News
Tunisian authorities detain pro-Palestinian activists preparing new Gaza aid flotilla
Tunisian authorities have detained pro‑Palestinian activists as an international group prepares a new flotilla aimed at bringing aid to Gaza.
Tunisian security forces stopped five organizers of the new pro-Palestinian fleet that should arrive in Gaza in spring, announced NGOs "Global Sumud Flotilla".
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left, 45% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
