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Interview with Chris Verweij, activist on the Dutch Flotilla boat

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Interview with Chris Verweij, activist on the Dutch Flotilla boat

By Ikram Jaballah, Wijblijvenhier – translated from original version in Dutch by docjazz.com. On June 22nd, the Dutch delegation of Freedom Flotilla II had gathered on Corfu, after months of preparations. After receiving training sessions in non-violent self-defense, they were ready to sail on the 25th. In the mean time  a lot has happened, including organizational delays, sabotaged boats,  and...

Dutch Flotilla: Gaza, We Are Coming !

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Dutch Flotilla: Gaza, We Are Coming !

Despite pressure and threats of violence, flotilla will sail [ATHENS/by Marloes Kuijer] On Saturday, 25 June, the French boat, Dignity / Karama, left the port of Corsica to meet up with at least nine other vessels sailing to Gaza to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade.  Israel’s best efforts to stop our boats at port, including pressure on governments, threats against insurance...