UPDATE: Detained South African activist released
JOHANNESBURG - It has been confirmed that South African activist, Leigh-Ann Naidoo, who was detained by Israeli Armed Forces has been released.
Naidoo was part of Women’s Boat to Gaza, as the South African representative, in an attempt break Israel’s crippling blockade of Gaza on 5 October.
Along with numerous other activist on the boat, who were detained, they pleaded for the South African government to assist in their safe return.
According to reports the Department of International Relations has confirmed that Naidoo has been released and is expected to return home on 7 October.
Naidoo published video on Youtube calling on the South African government for assistance prior to her release.
Other passengers on the boat included former Nobel peace laureate Mairead Maguire from Northern Ireland, Fauziah Hasan, a doctor from Malaysia, several parliamentarians and retired US army colonel Ann Wright.
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