Brazilian activist demands Tunisia release Sumud Flotilla organisers
Summary
A Brazilian activist has called for the release of four Tunisian activists who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Tunisian activists were first detained by Israel in 2025, released, but then rearrested by Tunisian authorities on financial crime charges after announcing a new aid mission.Key Facts
- The Global Sumud Flotilla aimed to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza by delivering humanitarian aid by boat.
- In August 2025, activists from various countries attempted the flotilla but were intercepted and detained by Israel.
- Four Tunisian activists—Nabil Channoufi, Ghassan Henchiri, Ghassan Boughdiri, and Wael Naouar—were initially released by Israel and returned to Tunisia in October 2025.
- The Tunisian government rearrested these four activists in February 2026 on allegations of money laundering, fraud, and misuse of flotilla donations.
- The detained activists have been held in Mornaguia Prison in Tunis for over five months.
- Wael Naouar has been on a hunger strike for at least seven days due to critical health concerns.
- Activists accuse Tunisia’s government of trying to stop flotilla missions by banning gatherings and events related to the aid efforts.
- Israel has maintained a blockade on Gaza since 2007, intensified after attacks in 2023, restricting supplies to the area.
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