Irish citizens released from detention in Egypt
- Egyptian authorities stopped activists on June 13, 2025, from marching to Gaza to protest Israel's blockade on humanitarian aid.
- The march followed months of planning and aimed to highlight Gaza's worsening humanitarian crisis amid Israeli airstrikes and restricted aid flows.
- Clashes broke out between Egyptian forces and foreign pro-Palestine activists, with hundreds detained or deported and passports confiscated en route.
- Irish deputy premier confirmed several Irish detainees, including Paul Murphy, were released, with Murphy posting he was safe in Cairo and deciding next steps.
- The crackdown reflects Egypt's delicate political position and the continuing blockade's role in escalating Gaza's humanitarian emergency, prompting calls for restraint.
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