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“Gaza Freedom Marcher Missing” By Max Ajl
Today I spoke with Kristen Coughlin Carr, the aunt of one of our dear GFMers, Shannon Hughes (who was staying at Select Hotel). She informed me that Shannon is missing in Egypt. It has been reported to the US embassy, and they have declared her ‘missing or abducted’ and described the situation as ‘dire’. Here’s… Continue reading
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Gaza Freedom March Wrap Up
I’m sure its going to take me some time to process everything that has happened in Cairo with the Gaza Freedom March over the past week or so but here are some of my initial thoughts and feelings. Bear in mind, these are my own opinions and reflections and they surely are not the same… Continue reading
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WALKERS FOR GAZA: DAYS 2 AND 3 (VIDEO) – GAZA FREEDOM MARCH
This Wednesday, December 30, 2009, we continue our protest and our mobilization to return to us to Gaza. Continue reading
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Stuart Littlewood – Reaching the Gates of Hell is not so Easy
31 December, 2009 — Palestine Think Tank (VIA Redress) Egyptian ruler Mubarak torpedoes international voluntary aid to Gaza Stuart Littlewood considers the predicament of the Viva Palestina international humanitarian convoy – the culmination of voluntary work by thousands of supporters, fund-raisers and donors in the UK, Europe and internationally – whose journey to besieged Gaza Continue reading
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Viva Palestina Update 30 December, 2009
The problem has been this: On first arriving we had a legal ban placed on us. Europeans have organised on a basis where we do not take any notice of the law. Codepink have used those activities to put pressure on the Egyptian authorities. Continue reading
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GAZA FREEDOM MARCH Only 100 people allowed into Gaza; sounds like a lot of marchers are angry
Haidar Eid, the coordinator of the Gaza Freedom March Steering Committee in Gaza talked with one of the GFM coordinators Tighe Barry and said that he understood that it would not be 1300 delegates, but was elated to hear that there will be 100 people coming tomorrow to represent the over 40 countries. Their group… Continue reading
The New Dark Age 