Something of a witch hunt has commenced in Canada aimed at Canadian Boat to Gaza, but activists are not deterred. Today (30 May) marks the anniversary of the attack on the Mavi Marmara and the killing of nine activists by Israel
AFP OTTAWA — A group representing 200 Canadian organizations vowed on Monday to send a boat to the Gaza Strip as part of the second "Freedom Flotilla" despite Ottawa's warnings against "provocative" aid deliveries.
"The Canadian Boat to Gaza (CBG) is dismissing Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird's misinformation about the upcoming flotilla, and is promising to sail with the Freedom Flotilla II next month," the group said in a statement.
"CBG views Minister Baird's statement as an attempt to abdicate the Canadian government?s obligation to ensure the safety of the Canadians who will be on board the flotilla, including the Canadian boat Tahrir and to justify, in advance, any crimes Israel may commit against peaceful unarmed civilians from Canada and all over the world, as it did a year ago tomorrow," it added.
CBG claims to have the support of thousands of Canadians and some 200 local non-profit organizations. more
Canadian Boat to Gaza Statement: - We demand safe passage for Freedom Flotilla 2
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