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Pro-Palestinian Activists Detained Amid Gaza Flotilla Tensions

3/7/2026

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On March 6, 2026, Tunisian authorities detained several pro-Palestinian activists amid tensions over a Gaza humanitarian flotilla.
The National Guard's financial crimes unit is investigating alleged money laundering and fraud tied to flotilla donations.
Activists Wael Naouar and Jawaher Channa were detained.
Authorities banned a planned Tunis event featuring international activists.
Organizers plan to send over 1,000 activists on the flotilla, which will sail from Spain, Tunisia, and Italy.

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On March 6, 2026, Tunisian authorities detained several pro-Palestinian activists amid tensions over a Gaza humanitarian flotilla.
The National Guard's financial crimes unit is investigating alleged money laundering and fraud tied to flotilla donations.
Activists Wael Naouar and Jawaher Channa were detained.
Authorities banned a planned Tunis event featuring international activists.
Organizers plan to send over 1,000 activists on the flotilla, which will sail from Spain, Tunisia, and Italy.