Global Sumud Flotilla: Pakistan condemns illegal detention of humanitarian activists

Global Sumud Flotilla: Pakistan condemns illegal detention of humanitarian activists
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Summary Pakistan strongly condemns Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, demands immediate release of detained activists, including Saad Edhi, and urges international protection.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan on Thursday condemned in the strongest possible terms the unlawful interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli occupying forces in the international waters as well as arbitrary detention and reported mistreatment of humanitarian workers onboard.

Those detained also reportedly include Pakistani humanitarian activist Saad Edhi, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Thursday.

“Pakistan demands the immediate release of all illegally detained activists. It also calls on the international community to ensure safety, dignity, and fundamental rights of those detained.”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is remains in close contact with Pakistani diplomatic Missions in the region to ensure the safe return of any detained Pakistani nationals.
 

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