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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, [...]

Gaza-bound convoy stranded in Jordan after Egypt rejects Red Sea Port entry

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2 years ago
by Basem in
Viva Palestina humanitarian convoy, led by British MP George Galloway, was still stranded in the Jordanian port city of Aqaba on Saturday for a second day, following a dispute with Egypt over the caravan's point of entry.

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!
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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.

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 [...]

Welcome!

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2 years ago
by Sarah in , , ,
This is our first post on our new blog! We hope to use this as a forum to share our views of and experiences with important and relevant news from around the world.
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