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Palestine | U.S. | Police State and Prisons

Egyptian Riot Cops Attack Humanitarian Workers in Viva Palestina Aid Convoy to Gaza
by Let Them In
Tuesday Jan 5th, 2010 2:40 PM
Egyptian authorities who have been delaying now have provoked a fight with humanitarian workers trying to deliver medicine, ambulances and food to Gaza
RELATIVES CALL FCO
NOW! 020 7008 1500
Full-on battles between convoy boys and Egyptian riot cops. Tear gas, water cannons, rocks throwing. – @Joti2Gaza
All hell has broken lose at the port. Shit flying around and police spraying and gassing. We’re in the gates – @juanajaafar


11pm: Reinforcements moving in…

Riot cops have moved their barriers and look to be gearing up 4 a fight. Our boys preparing to defend the port. – @Joti2Gaza

Nothin hapnin at d moment,sitting at entrance in d sand facing egyptian riot police(ants)taking it in turns to read Quran Slight chill in d air,waitin4outcome of negotiations,turkish officials r coreesponding with egyptians as we wait. Police have blocked entrance and more reinforcements seem to be pouring in. – @l2g09