UN calls on Israel to release detained Global Sumud Flotilla activists

9 articles · Updated · Democracy Now! · May 7

The demand names Spanish activist Saif Abukeshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila, whose detention was extended by an Israeli court until 10 May.
The two were seized at gunpoint from the flotilla last month and are still being held without charge, according to the latest report.
On Wednesday, Palestinians rallied in Gaza City in solidarity, with civil society activists saying the voyage symbolised humanitarian action beyond governments' political decisions.

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