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The Wire
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Wire
Delhi: Pro-Palestine Protest Met With Force; Detainees Allege Police Brutality, Harassment
New Delhi: The Delhi Police carried out lathi charge to disperse students and activists who had gathered to protest in front of the Israel Embassy in the national capital on Monday, June 23. Organised by the "Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine" (IPSP) in front of the Israeli Embassy, the protesters condemned the ongoing genocide in Palestine and to express solidarity with the "Global March to Gaza." It was also joined by the Revolutionary Workers' Party of India, Disha Students' Organization and Naujawan Bharat Sabha. Protesters burned photos of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, and the Israeli national flag, and raising the slogans 'Free Palestine' and 'End the genocide in Gaza'. Protesters burn Israel flag, Trump and Netanyahu's posters outside Israel Embassy in Delhi. Photo: Vishal Students and activists who participated in the protest have alleged that the police physically assaulted them. Male police officers allegedly touched and harassed female protesters and detained them, which is against the law. Male protesters were allegedly slapped, had their clothes torn and were treated with extreme brutality by the police. Protesters also alleged that the police used casteist and communal slurs against them. Rauf, a visually impaired person associated with the Disha student organisation, was also allegedly subjected to police brutality. The protesters claimed that despite informing the police multiple times that Rauf is blind, police continued to assault him. Speaking to The Wire, Rauf said, "The Modi government is brutally repressing every pro-Palestine voice in India through its police and goons of RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh). A few days ago activists of IPSP and BDS India were brutally beaten and almost lynched in Pune by a mob led by local BJP leaders when they were protetsing outside Domino's outlet Pune." Around 5 PM, the police detained all the protesters and took them to Mandir Marg and Tughlak Road police stations. 'Beaten so badly, I nearly fainted' One of the protesters, Srishti, who suffers from respiratory issues, alleged that she was brutally beaten and detained by the police. This was despite fellow protesters warning the police about her health condition. As Srishti's condition worsened, she had to eventually be taken to RLKC Hospital. Srishti said, "When we reached outside the Israeli Embassy and began our peaceful protest, there were no female police personnels present. The male officers, some in civil clothes, started dragging and assaulting protesters, including women, to break the human chain we had formed. We have video evidence of this brutality. I was beaten so badly that I nearly fainted.' "I told the police I was unwell and that the protest was peaceful, but they didn't listen. My right knee got badly hurt, and then I started struggling to breathe. The bus was moving for 40-45 minutes during which I started fainting. The female constables refused to help and mocked me, saying I was acting. When they realised my condition was serious, they left me outside the hospital". Around 7 PM, the police gathered all the protesters at the Mandir Marg police station and seized their cameras and mobile phones. At that time, the police collected the residential addresses, mobile numbers and other personal information of all 30 protesters. Some of the protesters alleged that the police threatened to interrogate them further. Meanwhile, some of the protesters said that they were interrogated by the special cell of the police. Priyamvada, a protester, claimed, "The Delhi Police are carrying out brutal repression on the protesters. During the protest, the protesters were detained. The illegal custody and long interrogation of women activists after 6 PM shows how the Modi government has intensified its crackdown. The Modi government has clearly taken a stand in support of Israel and the ongoing genocide in Palestine.'
Scoop
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Comment By UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson On Crackdown In Egypt And Libya Against Global March To Gaza Activists
23 June 2025 Comment by UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan: We call on Egypt and Libya to ensure accountability for recent unnecessary and disproportionate use of force by security forces and those who appeared to be plainclothes agents against peaceful activists of the Global March to Gaza. The activists were expressing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and taking humanitarian assistance to the strip. We also call on the Egyptian Government and de facto authorities in eastern Libya to release immediately and unconditionally all those who may still be arbitrarily detained. The reported use of unnecessary force against activists and their unlawful detention, mistreatment, and forcible deportation by Egypt and Libya constitute violations of their rights to liberty, security, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. We have also received worrying reports of sexual and gender-based violence against women participants. We are also concerned that activists were attacked in Egypt by apparently plainclothes agents in the presence of uniformed law enforcement personnel who did not intervene. Egypt, Libya and other relevant authorities must conduct prompt, independent and thorough investigations into these events. Egypt and Libya must respect and ensure freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly.
Sinar Daily
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Why Southeast Asians marched for Gaza and why the movement is far from over
From different walks of life activists, students, mothers, artists, professionals they came together to join the Global March to Gaza, a multinational civil society campaign calling for an end to the inhumane blockade on Gaza. By REVDA SELVER 19 Jun 2025 07:27pm Indonesian Muslims attend a rally in support of the ?Global March to Gaza? at Wibawa Mukti Stadium in Bekasi, West Java on June 15, 2025. (Photo by Aditya Irawan / AFP) Last week, dozens of Malaysians and Indonesians left their homes with nothing but conviction in their hearts. From different walks of life activists, students, mothers, artists, professionals they came together to join the Global March to Gaza, a multinational civil society campaign calling for an end to the inhumane blockade on Gaza. They were not politicians or diplomats. They were ordinary people taking an extraordinary stand representing a region that has, time and again, voiced deep solidarity with Palestine. The march brought over 4,000 participants from more than 80 countries to Cairo. Their goal was peaceful: to approach the Rafah crossing and call for unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza, where over two million people remain trapped under siege. Among them was the Southeast Asian delegation known as 'Qafla Al-Samoud,' made up of volunteers from Malaysia and Indonesia who believed it was time to on June 14, the mission was halted. Participants were blocked in Ismailia. Some were detained, others deported. A protester holds a placard depicting French-Palestinian lawyer and member of European Parliament for La France Insoumise (LFI) party Rima Hassan during a pro-Palestinian demonstration called by several French unions in Paris on June 14, 2025. French Democratic Confederation of Labour trade union (CFDT), French trade union General Confederation of Labour (CGT), French National Union of Autonomous Trade Unions (Unsa) Unsa, French group of trade unions Union syndicale Solidaires (SUD) and French trade union "Federation Syndicale Unitaire" (FSU) are calling for people to join "the mobilisation for Palestine" on June 14, 2025 and denounce "the Israeli authorities mortifying headlong rush and the atrocities" in Gaza, according to a joint statement. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP) Threats of violence, confiscation of passports, and prolonged holding at checkpoints made clear that although no official ban was declared the march would not be allowed to proceed. This was not due to Israeli interference, as many first assumed. Instead, it was Egyptian authorities who imposed the restrictions. For a peaceful campaign that operated within Egyptian law and coordinated with embassies, the message was deeply troubling: solidarity is seen as a threat. Yet, what they tried to stop on the ground only grew stronger across the globe. From Mexico to Cyprus, more than 50 parallel actions were carried out. The Freedom Flotilla's 'Madeleine' ship set sail from Italy, carrying aid and international hope before being intercepted by Israeli forces. Despite physical setbacks, these efforts have reignited a wave of public support for Palestine not just in the Middle East, but globally. The Southeast Asian presence in the march is 'historic.' Because these weren't just protests, they were proof that the people of Southeast Asia refuse to be complicit in genocide. They marched for every child under rubble, every parent grieving, every classroom destroyed. They marched because silence is no longer an option. Now that the campaign has concluded, the next phase must begin: sustained pressure, legal action, media awareness, and regional mobilisation. We must continue to raise our voices, support humanitarian efforts and hold power to account. The Global March to Gaza is not over. It is only just beginning. Revda Selver is Friends of Palestine Public Relation and Media Executive. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Sinar Daily. More Like This
Extra.ie
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Extra.ie
Paul Murphy defends March to Gaza participation
Paul Murphy has defended his participation in the Global March to Gaza, stating, 'people in the public eye, with public positions, should do whatever they can to draw awareness.' The People Before Profit TD returned to Ireland on Wednesday after being detained in Egypt twice during his participation in the march, which featured up to 4,000 people. Recalling his time in Egypt, Mr Murphy admitted he thought the group would 'get further than we did get.' Paul Murphy has defended his participation in the Global March to Gaza, stating 'people in the public eye; with public positions should do whatever they can to draw awareness.' Pic: Ireland AM/ Instagram Speaking on Ireland AM on Thursday morning, Mr Murphy recalled how the group had to get out of cars to be met with police at their meeting point. 'They took our passports immediately,' he told presenters Muireann O'Connell and Tommy Bowe,' Then a few hours later tried to force people, and eventually did successfully, physically move people to get them onto buses. 'Some people, not me, were hurt or kind of beaten by the police in trying to do so,' he claimed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ireland AM (@irelandamvmtv) The Dublin politician explained that the groups were put into buses and small vans and taken to the airport, going a long route which took up to seven hours. 'We got back to Cairo Airport on this Saturday morning and then, we were expecting to be deported at this stage, but they just let us go,' he said, 'The police had disappeared. The airport police didn't know what to do with us, and then we were able to make our way back into Cairo and attempt to regroup.' Tommy then questioned the TD on what he had actually expected to come from the march, as he note,d 'you didn't get far at all.' Tommy then questioned the TD on what he had actually expected to come from the march as he noted 'you didn't get far at all.' Pic: Ireland AM/ Tommy Bowe Responding to criticism from fellow TDs called it the march for publicity for the 42-year-old, rather than for Gaza, Mr Murphy confirmed he was a late-comer to the group. 'I want to use my position, yes, to have publicity,' he said, 'Not on me, but on what's happening in Gaza because, particularly, now with Iran and Israel's assaults' on Iran and the threat of regional war, there's a danger that eyes go off what's happening in Gaza when actually it's getting worse. 'I think Israel is using the cover of Iran to increase the number of daily killings taking place and think everybody really, but in particular people in the public eye; people with public positions should do whatever they can to draw awareness to this and to build pressure on Israel and our own Governments.' Social media users were full of praise for the father-of-one, with one person writing: 'Well done Paul for creating awareness.' Another added: 'Well done Paul. You are a man with integrity and an inspiration to all. Thank you for raising awareness.'
RTÉ News
18-06-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Paul Murphy returns to Ireland after being held in Egypt
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, who was detained twice in Egypt while participating in the Global March to Gaza, has returned to Ireland. He was among a group of participants in the march from Ireland who flew back to Dublin. Speaking to journalists at Dublin Airport, the People Before Profit/Solidarity TD said that "this phase of the global march to Gaza is finished". However, he said that the international campaign for Gaza will continue and will focus next on the meeting between EU foreign ministers and Israel's foreign minister in Brussels next week. Mr Murphy said that all of the Irish people involved in the march "are fine" but there are others still detained in Egypt and for that reason he had to be careful "in terms of what comments we make about Egypt". He said he still does not have his phone back following his detention. Earlier, Mr Murphy told RTÉ's Morning Ireland programme that no other Irish citizens were currently detained in Egypt. Mr Murphy said it was not initially clear to him that he was being detained. "For the first three hours or so, it was just a slow, bureaucratic process. Things were taking a long time. I asked to leave and was told I couldn't. The whole time they had my passport, and it became clear that I was being detained, as unfortunately hundreds of have been in Egypt, and many people deported. "Yesterday, in total, I was in the police station for nine hours," he added. The TD for Dublin South West said that there would be no renewed attempt for the group to continue their march to Rafah, and that they were disappointed that they had not succeeded. Have now been released, thanks again for all the support. Others from #GlobalMarchToGaza still detained. Will comment further when I've left Egypt. Free Palestine 🇵🇸 — Paul Murphy 🇵🇸 (@paulmurphy_TD) June 16, 2025 "Obviously, we are disappointed that we didn't get to Rafah. But, we have had probably the largest international people-powered coalition for Palestine in a very long time." Hundreds of people went to Egypt for the Global March to Gaza, an international initiative intended to exert pressure for an end to an Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory and draw attention to the humanitarian crisis there. Mr Murphy said that pressure needed to be put on western governments to get Israel "to stop what they are doing".
