The Foreign Ministers of the Maldives and nine other countries have strongly condemned renewed Israeli attacks against the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led humanitarian initiative aimed at highlighting the humanitarian situation in Palestine.
In a joint statement, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Brazil, Jordan, Pakistan, Spain, Bangladesh, Colombia, Indonesia, Türkiye, and Libya said the reported incidents targeting the flotilla constitute violations of international law and international humanitarian law.
The statement recalled previous interventions against similar flotillas in international waters and condemned what it described as continued hostile actions against civilian vessels and humanitarian activists, including alleged attacks and the detention of participants.
The Ministers expressed serious concern over the safety and security of those involved in the flotilla and called for the immediate release of all detained activists, as well as full respect for their rights and dignity.
Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Maldives, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Pakistan, Spain and Türkiye Regarding the Israeli Assaults on the Global Sumud Flotilla
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They further stated that repeated incidents involving peaceful humanitarian missions demonstrate disregard for international law and freedom of navigation.
The Ministers called on the international community to fulfil its legal and moral responsibilities by ensuring the protection of civilians and humanitarian operations, and to take concrete steps to end impunity and ensure accountability for such violations.
