Al Arish
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Riot police attack Britons in Gaza aid convoy by Terry Kirby
British members of a convoy of pro-Palestinian activists trying to take aid into Gaza have been injured in clashes with Egyptian riot police. The violence in the port of Al Arish erupted after the activists staged a demonstration protesting at the refusal of the Egyptian authorities to allow the convoy of more than 250 vehicles… Continue reading
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Egypt police clash with Gaza aid convoy activists
More than 50 people have been hurt in clashes between Egyptian police and pro-Palestinian activists seeking to take a convoy of supplies to Gaza. Continue reading
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Gaza aid Brits ‘beaten by police’
British members of a humanitarian convoy trying to take aid to Gaza were among dozens of people injured during clashes with Egyptian police. Continue reading
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Viva Palestina are faced with 2,000 riot police in the port of Al-Arish!
Our situation is now at a crisis point! Riot has broken out in the port of Al- Arish. We have now blocked the entrance to the port and we are now faced with riot police and water cannons and are determined to defend our vehicles and aid. Continue reading
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VIVA PALESTINA WIN AIRPORT BATTLE
Now, I report to you that in the past hour 157 Viva Palestina convoy members passports were taken away at Al-Arish airport by the Egyptian authorities. The Egyptians also removed the passport’s of British MP George Galloway and convoy leader Kevin Ovenden. Continue reading
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Viva Palestina first group has landed in Al Arish
The first group has landed in Al Arish and discussions are taking place to resolve outstanding difficulties. Should those discussions not be successful, we ask you to please standby to protest tomorrow afternoon and evening GMT to Egyptian representatives and outside Egyptian interest i.e. Egyptian Embassy and consulate. Continue reading