Gaza Freedom March

Where are the buses?!?! (GFM Update 12/30)

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2 years ago
by Sarah in
Last night we got word that organizers from CodePink met with Mrs. Mubarak and negotiated a deal to allow 100 people and 2 buses leave for Gaza the next morning. We were given just one hour to make the very tough decision of choosing 2 people from each delegation (more or less, depending on proportion) to send on those buses. After submitting the names, the Canadian delegation met and decided that this deal was just one big slap in the face.

SILENCE NO MORE

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2 years ago
by Sarah in
Later this morning the Gaza Freedom Marchers will attempt to walk to Gaza for peace and to stop the siege.

GAZA FREEDOM MARCHERS REJECT EGYPTIAN OFFER TO LET JUST 100 ENTER GAZA (VIDEO)

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2 years ago
by Sarah in
After three days of vigils and demonstrations in downtown Cairo, Suzanne Mubarak’s offer to allow just 100 of 1,300 delegates to enter Gaza was rejected by the Gaza Freedom March Coordinating Committee as well as many of the larger contingents – including those from France, Scotland, Canada, [...]

(GFM Update 12/27)

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2 years ago
by Sarah in
Dear all, Today, on this one-year anniversary of the Israeli attacks on Gaza, the Gaza Freedom March had a very busy and eventful day here in Cairo. As you all know, our plans have been derailed time and again by the Egyptian government and today was no different. After our morning briefing [...]

Egypt May Open the Borders! (GFM Update 12/27)

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2 years ago
by Sarah in
Great news! It seems like there might be an opening of the Rafah border after all and we will be re-adjusting our plans to try to leave Cairo on Monday morning, as previously planned!

Open Letter to President Mubarak from the Gaza Freedom March

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2 years ago
by Basem in
The Gaza Freedom March appeals directly to President Mubarak In an open letter, the organizers of the Gaza Freedom March, representing 1362 individuals from 43 countries, are appealing directly to President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt to grant them passage into Gaza. After being in communication with [...]

Gaza Freedom March Update (12/26)

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2 years ago
by Sarah in
Greetings from Cairo! We have made it here safe and sound; but not without a few kinks on the way. Our flight was delayed and we ended up waiting in Amman airport for over 10 hours and arriving in Cairo a half a day later than expected. It took us some time to figure out our internet situation, but [...]
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Egypt “bans” the Gaza Freedom March

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2 years ago
by Sarah in ,
The Egyptian government, citing security concerns and escalating tensions, has decided not to let the Gaza Freedom March cross into Gaza.

The Siege on Gaza

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2 years ago
by Basem in ,
The Israeli military offensive against the Gaza Strip from 27 December 2008 to 18 January 2009, was the most violent and deadly offensive by Israel since the second Intifada began. According to the UN, 1,434 Palestinian residents of Gaza were killed by the Israeli forces, and over 5,000 were [...]

Purpose of the March

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2 years ago
by Basem in
Israel’s blockade of Gaza is a flagrant violation of international law that has led to mass suffering. The U.S., the European Union, and the rest of the international community are complicit. The law is clear. The conscience of humankind is shocked. Yet, the siege of Gaza continues. It is time for [...]
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