Tag: activists
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EU urged to intervene as two Kenyan activists allegedly abducted in Uganda
Background Civil society organizations in Kenya have turned to the European Union for diplomatic intervention following the reported abduction of two Kenyan activists in Uganda about a month ago. The petition coalition, which includes Amnesty International and the Law Society of Kenya, argues that the case highlights broader concerns about human rights, safety for activists,…
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EU Urged to Intervene in Kenyan Activists’ Uganda Abduction Case
Background: Two Kenyan Activists Abducted in Uganda Civil society groups in Kenya have turned to the European Union, seeking international intervention following the alleged abduction of two Kenyan activists in Uganda about a month ago. The activists, part of a broader network of rights defenders, reportedly disappeared amid ongoing tensions over political dissent and civil…
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Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla amid criticism over activists’ treatment
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla as international scrutiny grows A new Gaza-bound aid flotilla has been intercepted by the Israeli army, days after activists were detained on board vessels bound for the war-torn territory. The latest incident adds to a tense sequence of confrontations over the contentious blockade of Gaza and the methods used to…
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Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Again as Activists Detained
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla for a Second Time Israeli forces have intercepted another Gaza-bound aid flotilla, marking a new chapter in a tense confrontation over the blockade of the besieged enclave. The incident comes days after a prior interception and detention of activists on board vessels aiming to reach Gaza, drawing widespread international criticism…
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How Israel Could Stop Greta Thunberg’s Flotilla
Introduction: A more complex Israeli challenge The Global Sumud Flotilla, often linked in headlines to Greta Thunberg, is moving beyond a single boat to a convoy involving dozens of vessels. With hundreds of activists, journalists, and parliamentary representatives aboard, the operation now presents a fundamentally different logistical and diplomatic test for Israel. Where a lone…