Ibtisam Posted July 1, 2009 In a disturbing development, the problem of Piracy appears to spreading beyond the horn of Africa. This time pirates, referring to themselves the Israeli Navy, have hijacked an aid ship enroute from Cyprus to Gaza and taken its crew hostage. The Spirit of Humanity of the Free Gaza Movement was captured by the pirates after they threatened to blow it up and forcibly took the boat and abducted its passengers taking them to Israel against their will. The boat was in International waters when it was hijacked and is the 3rd such incident of piracy in the Mediterranean. Amongst the passengers who were abducted is Cynthia McKinney a former US Congresswoman and Presidential Candidate and former Nobel Laureate Mairead Maguire. The boat was carrying essential humanitarian & relief goods for Gaza's civilians who have been enduring collective punishment at the hands of Isreal, which has enforced an illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip for more than 2 years. This crippling blockade has denied the Palestinian people of Gaza access to essential humanitarian goods and brought grinding poverty to the Strip. To read the full press release from the Free Gaza Movement click here Kidnapped Passengers from the Spirit of Humanity include: Khalad Abdelkader, Bahrain Khalad is an engineer representing the Islamic Charitable Association of Bahrain. Othman Abufalah, Jordan Othman is a world-renowned journalist with al-Jazeera TV. Khaled Al-Shenoo, Bahrain Khaled is a lecturer with the University of Bahrain. Mansour Al-Abi, Yemen Mansour is a cameraman with Al-Jazeera TV. Fatima Al-Attawi, Bahrain Fatima is a relief worker and community activist from Bahrain. Juhaina Alqaed, Bahrain Juhaina is a journalist & human rights activist. Huwaida Arraf, US Huwaida is the Chair of the Free Gaza Movement and delegation co-coordinator for this voyage. Ishmahil Blagrove, UK Ishmahil is a Jamaican-born journalist, documentary film maker and founder of the Rice & Peas film production company. His documentaries focus on international struggles for social justice. Kaltham Ghloom, Bahrain Kaltham is a community activist. Derek Graham, Ireland Derek Graham is an electrician, Free Gaza organizer, and first mate aboard the Spirit of Humanity. Alex Harrison, UK Alex is a solidarity worker from Britain. She is traveling to Gaza to do long-term human rights monitoring. Denis Healey, UK Denis is Captain of the Spirit of Humanity. This will be his fifth voyage to Gaza. Fathi Jaouadi, UK Fathi is a British journalist, Free Gaza organizer, and delegation co-ordinator for this voyage. Mairead Maguire, Ireland Mairead is a Nobel laureate and renowned peace activist. Lubna Masarwa, Palestine/Israel Lubna is a Palestinian human rights activist and Free Gaza organizer. Theresa McDermott, Scotland Theresa is a solidarity worker from Scotland. She is traveling to Gaza to do long-term human rights monitoring. Cynthia McKinney, US Cynthia McKinney is an outspoken advocate for human rights and social justice issues, as well as a former U.S. congressperson and presidential candidate. Adnan Mormesh, UK Adnan is a solidarity worker from Britain. He is traveling to Gaza to do long-term human rights monitoring. Adam Qvist, Denmark Adam is a solidarity worker from Denmark. He is traveling to Gaza to do human rights monitoring. Adam Shapiro, US Adam is an American documentary film maker and human rights activist. Kathy Sheetz, US Kathy is a nurse and film maker, traveling to Gaza to do human rights monitoring. Source Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted July 1, 2009 They have to pay the ranson like others, and the food will for the poor Somalis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibtisam Posted July 1, 2009 ^^Did you even read the thread, defender of pirates, or did you think it was your cuz again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dhubad. Posted July 1, 2009 lol@Dabshid, so you have a stake in the piracy business huh? Horta why there is no piracy activities in LaasQoray area? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted July 1, 2009 lol, I have no relationshio with Budcad, and actually there are two ships held near Laas Qoray. Ibtisam, yeah, I didn't, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gheelle.T Posted July 1, 2009 Gaza is blockaded and any shipments that is headed to it would be diverted by the Israels. These peace activist were trying to preached the Israeli blockade on the Gaza and deliver the food, but were met by the Israeli navy. They were lucky enough not to be blown up apart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Siren Posted July 1, 2009 This obviously isn't the work of those loveable sea-protecting pirate rogue we've all come to love. (Waves her Pirates rock flag) Ps On a serious note, this issue of stealing aid meant for the truly poor and hungry is begining to make me truly sick. Its bad enough that Somali's have begun to steal from the pockets of their own sick and dying, but now it seems that they must venture forth to dip their fingers into the life bread of other desperate folk. Trully stomach wrenching indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibtisam Posted July 2, 2009 ^^^Again another one who did not read the article. Reaction to the title eh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rudy-Diiriye Posted July 2, 2009 ditto...read before u open your gob!! lool. I know us somalis, we r the all blame of all the wrongs of this world, alas, since were weak and dont have any way to get revenge. Just like in this case, even our own somali pple thinks that their follow men have done this atrocity. I say...The meak shall inherit the earth Inshallah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NobleGal Posted July 2, 2009 Walle Jewish people are the most greadiest people so what is the reason for them holding the crew in hostage .. nacalada yahuud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Resistance Posted July 2, 2009 Looks like the crew on this ship just wanted publicity rather than acutally delevering aid to the Palestines, if one wants to deleiver they just have to take to the Egypt/Palestine border and the rest will be done the professional smugglers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabregas Posted July 2, 2009 some badows roun here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
