Tag: consular assistance
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Family Delivers 70,000-Name Petition to Downing Street Over Detention in Iran
UK family appeals for consular help as Iran detention draws fresh scrutiny A British family has taken their campaign to Downing Street after the son of Lindsay and Craig Foreman delivered a petition signed by more than 70,000 people. The petition calls on the UK government to escalate efforts to secure the release and safe…
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Seven Canadians Injured in Peru Machu Picchu Train Crash: What We Know
Overview of the Incident In a developing travel tragedy, a collision involving two trains carrying tourists to Peru’s renowned Machu Picchu left several people injured, including seven Canadians, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. The incident happened on a route that is popular with visitors hoping to explore the ancient citadel and surrounding landscapes.…
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Security Tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission, Bangladesh
Rising Tensions Prompt Heightened Security Security measures were stepped up around the Indian Assistant High Commission and the accompanying visa application center in Sylhet, Bangladesh, following days of unrest and nationwide protests. Officials cited intelligence assessments and ongoing demonstrations as the primary drivers for the enhanced security posture, aimed at protecting staff, applicants, and the…
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Lindsay Sandiford: British Grandmother Flown Home from Indonesian Death Row
British Grandmother Returns Home After 12 Years on Death Row British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford has been flown back to the United Kingdom after spending more than a decade on death row in Indonesia. Her release marks the culmination of a negotiated deal between the UK and Indonesian governments aimed at resolving a high-profile case tied…
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Australian Gaza flotilla member criticises govt after arrest
Australian Gaza flotilla member criticises govt after arrest An Australian activist who was detained by Israel amid a high-profile Gaza flotilla mission has publicly criticised the Australian government for what she calls insufficient support and care during her detention and subsequent deportation. Juliet Lamont, one of hundreds of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, said…
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Australian Detained in Gaza Flotilla: Mother Pleads for Government Action
Australian mother appeals to leaders as son detained in Gaza flotilla incident The mother of Surya McEwen, an Australian man detained during the Global Sumud Flotilla, has called for urgent government intervention as she reveals concerns about her son’s treatment in Israel. Jacinta McEwen, who lives in Mullumbimby, New South Wales, says she is “very…
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Norwegian Gaza flotilla detainees report abuse and rights violations
Overview: Norwegian participants detained at Ketziot after Gaza flotilla interception Six Norwegians were among participants in a larger Gaza aid flotilla when Israel halted the mission and moved the 45-boat convoy to Ketziot, a high-security prison in southern Israel. Reports from the steering committee representing the activists describe a harsh start to their detention, including…
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Norwegian Activists Detained in Ketziot Prison: Gaza Flotilla
Overview: Norwegian activists detained in Israel’s Ketziot prison Six Norwegians were among participants in a Gaza flotilla that involved 45 boats delivering aid to Gaza. After Israel halted the convoy, the activists were detained at Ketziot, a high-security prison in southern Israel. Video footage circulated showing security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir labeling the detainees as “terrorists”.…
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Norwegian Activists Detained in Israel: Gaza Convoy Update
Norwegian Activists Detained in Israel: Gaza Convoy Update Six Norwegians are among participants in a Gaza convoy who were detained after Israel halted 45 boats delivering aid to the territory. The detainees have been moved to Ketziot, a high‑security facility in southern Israel, amid ongoing legal and diplomatic wrangling. Video footage and official statements have…