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Second group of Spanish activists returns after detention in Israel
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A second group of 27 Spanish activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla returned to Spain on Monday after deportation by Israel, denouncing torture and mistreatment during their detention. They arrived in Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao, recounting episodes of physical and psychological violence. One activist, Reyes Rico, remains detained in Israel.
A Hong Kong court has sentenced 69-year-old Kwok Yin-sang to eight months in prison for attempting to cash out an insurance policy belonging to his daughter, US-based activist Anna Kwok, in a ruling that breached national security law. This marks the first conviction of a family member of a wanted activist under such charges.
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Aida Seif al-Dawla, co-founder of the Al-Nadeem Center for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence, was ordered released on Sunday after the State Security Prosecution questioned her on charges of "broadcasting false news with the aim of disturbing public security and peace," according to lawyer Haytham Mohamadeen. Bail was set at LE100,000. Human rights groups described the summons as part of a systematic escalation against rights workers, politicians, and journalists.
Tunisian authorities have denied allegations of a drone strike on an aid boat carrying activists, including Greta Thunberg, bound for Gaza. The vessel was anchored off Sidi Bou Said when the claimed incident occurred, according to organizers. The denial comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.