Demonstrations in Support of the Global Sumud Flotilla
The hijacking of the Global Sumud Flotilla and the arrest of the more than 450 activists on board have caused a wave of protests in Latin America, Asia and Europe. The demonstrations are condemning the fact that only 134 of the detained activists have been freed, and that the remaining prisoners are facing mistreatment by the Israeli forces.
Asia: Protests erupt in Turkey and other Asian countries
The organization Partizan from Turkey reported on demonstrations in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Slogans such as “Greetings to Palestine, one thousand greetings of resistance” or “Israel murderer, US collaborator, AKP collaborator” were chanted.
Other sources also reported on demonstrations in Istanbul.
Pakistan
Yemen
Tunisia
Latin American protests for Palestine in the midst of a wave of National Protests
In Colombia, there have been reports of protests in the cities of Cali, Bogota and Medellin. Some protests gathered in front of the National Employers’ Association of Colombia (ANDI) to denounce its ties with Israel but also the impoverishment of the Colombian people.
Bogota, Colombia
Mexico took on the streets this week on the 11th anniversary of the forced disappearance of 43 students from the Rural Teachers’ School in Ayotzinapa. This did not prevent them from protesting for Palestine.
Argentina
Uruguay
Bolivia
Europe takes to the streets for Palestine
In several countries of Europe, and especially in Italy, the United Kingdom and the Spanish State, we have seen thousands of demonstrators supporting Palestine and the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Italy
We have written an article on the General Strike for Palestine where two million people participated in Italy. Several more actions in support of the Flotilla were reported.
Spanish State
At least 10 were detained in Barcelona and at least 19 police officers were injured after the demonstration for the Gaza Strip.
United Kingdom
At least 442 people were arrested in a Pro-Palestine Action demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London.
Ireland
Palestinian solidarity activists confronted the police at the Dublin port, who attacked them with pepper spray.
