Malaysian aid ship back in Egyptian waters, may have permission to dock at El Arish tomorrow (24 May)
UPDATE, Monday 23 May, at 13.30pm EDT, 20.30pm local time
The Spirit of Rachel Corrie is back in Egyptian territorial waters. The crew and passengers are safe. The Malaysian Embassy in Cairo has advised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has granted permission to the ship to berth in the port of Al Arish tomorrow May 24th and unload its cargo.
This decision by Egypt's Foreign Minister Nabil Al Arabi, which remains to be confirmed, is of fundamental importance.
Mr. Al Arabi had indicated almost month ago his resolve to open the border at Rafah and end the Gaza blockade. more
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