IPSC Picket in support of Gaza Freedom Marchers and Viva Palestina Convoy

dublin | rights, freedoms and repression | event notice Wednesday December 30, 2009 15:12 by Kev - IPSC (pers cap)

In an act of solidarity with the Viva Palestina activists attempting to bring aid into Gaza and those taking part in the Gaza Freedom March on 31st December - both of whom have faced severe hindrances at the hands of the Egyptian government*, the IPSC intends to hold a short picket the Egyptian Embassy at 3.30pm on Thursday 31st December.

The Egyptian Embassy is located at 12 Clyde Road, Dublin 4. there is a map here - Google Maps: http://tinyurl.com/ycbmduh.

The IPSC will also be handing in a letter of protest asking for the opening of the Rafah Crossing and safe passage for the Marchers and Aid Convoy.

* For details of the obstacles faced by those trying to enter Gaza, please see the press releases here - http://www.ipsc.ie/index.php#pr