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Turkey Investigates Detention of Citizens After Flotilla Attack

10/3/2025

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The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the detention of 24 Turkish citizens after Israel’s attack on Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.
The probe cites the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and follows navy action, listing deprivation of liberty, hijacking, aggravated robbery, property damage, and torture.
Organizers say 223 international activists aboard were detained.

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The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the detention of 24 Turkish citizens after Israel’s attack on Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.
The probe cites the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and follows navy action, listing deprivation of liberty, hijacking, aggravated robbery, property damage, and torture.
Organizers say 223 international activists aboard were detained.