Tunisia allows Viva Palestina convoy to proceed, two women taken by security forces

What the hell is the Tunisian state up to?

Protest to the Tunisian Embassy:
29 Prince’s Gate,
London,
SW7 1QG.
Tel: 020 7584 8117

And why has there been no protest from the British government over the roadside arrest of 300 British citizens?

UPDATE: Gaza Solidarity has spoken to both the Tunisian Embassy and the Foreign Office concerning the reported arrests. Mohamed at the Tunisian Embassy in London said: "I have no information and will check" while the spokesman at the Foreign Office knows about the convoy but "is not aware of the details" we imparted to him concerning the roadside arrests and the disturbing disappearance of the two women. Both the embassy and the Foreign Office are trying to get more information and promise to get back to us. More as soon as we get it.

From Press TV

The Gaza-bound aid convoy 'Viva Palestina', which was stopped by the police in Tunisia, is granted permission to continue its journey.

The aid convoy was stopped upon arrival in Tunisia from Algeria on late Wednesday, said Press TV's Yvonne Ridley who is accompanying 'Viva Palestina' on its journey to Gaza.

Following the incident, two human rights activists traveling with the convoy were arrested by Tunisian police. The fate of the two remains clouded.

From Birmingham Mail

A BIRMINGHAM city councillor spoke today of his “terrifying ordeal” after being detained by armed police in North Africa.

Mohammed Ishtiaq was one of 300 British citizens subjected to roadside arrest as they tried to drive through Tunisia.

Coun Ishtiaq was helping drive a convoy of 100 aid lorries to war-torn Gaza.

Speaking from the town of Hafsa in Tunisia, Coun Ishtiaq said he was mystified at the behaviour of the authorities....

...He claimed two British women were “kidnapped” by the Tunisian security services when they tried to escape and driven off to an unknown destination.

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