London Demonstration Against Attack on Gaza Aid Flotilla
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Demonstration in London against attack on Gaza Aid flotilla by Israeli forces. London, UK, 31/05/2010.
On the morning of May 31st, a humanitarian aid flotilla sailing to Gaza to deliver essential supplies was attacked by Israeli commandos.
There are unconfirmed reports that up to 20 activist were killed during the attack on the Turkish Humanitarian Aid ship the "Mavi Marmara".
A number of British nationals from different organizations were on board and at this stage, it is not clear who has been killed.
The Stop the War Coalition, in conjunction with the British Muslim Initiative, Palestinian Solidarity Campaign and a number of Trade Unions called an emergency protest outside Downing Street.
Speeches were given by the heads of the various organizations including Kate Hudson, Loindsay German, Tariq Ali and Low-Key.
After the speeches, the crowd amounting to several thousand people made its way down Whitehall, past the Houses of Parliament and on to the Israeli Embassy.
On the morning of May 31st, a humanitarian aid flotilla sailing to Gaza to deliver essential supplies was attacked by Israeli commandos.
There are unconfirmed reports that up to 20 activist were killed during the attack on the Turkish Humanitarian Aid ship the "Mavi Marmara".
A number of British nationals from different organizations were on board and at this stage, it is not clear who has been killed.
The Stop the War Coalition, in conjunction with the British Muslim Initiative, Palestinian Solidarity Campaign and a number of Trade Unions called an emergency protest outside Downing Street.
Speeches were given by the heads of the various organizations including Kate Hudson, Loindsay German, Tariq Ali and Low-Key.
After the speeches, the crowd amounting to several thousand people made its way down Whitehall, past the Houses of Parliament and on to the Israeli Embassy.
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