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Retired priest arrested for supporting Palestine Action

Retired priest arrested for supporting Palestine Action

Al Jazeera6 days ago
Sue Parfitt is an 83-year-old retired priest who was arrested for protesting in solidarity with Palestine Action, a group designated as a terrorist organisation by the UK government.
In this Unmute, she talks about what led her to stand against the government's decision.
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