BARCELONA, April 13 — The government will closely monitor the progress of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 humanitarian mission to ensure the safety of all Malaysian participants in high-risk zones, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
Speaking aboard the ship while observing activists who have started their journey in the Mediterranean Sea, Amirudin, who also heads the Malaysian delegation, praised fellow countrymen’s resilience in the face of risks during the aid mission.
“We will monitor the situation from time to time, ensuring the smooth progress and safety of all delegates who are with us,” he said.
Amirudin, who was accompanied by a group of lawyers from the Centre for Human Rights Research and Advocacy (CENTHRA), also offered encouragement to Malaysian activists and prayed the humanitarian voyage would proceed smoothly without any disruption until it achieves its main objective.
“On behalf of Malaysians, I commend all Malaysian delegates for their sacrifices.
“We pray that our journey, which has just started, will proceed smoothly until we are able to achieve the mission of Sumud Flotilla 2.0. The prayers of the Malaysian people are with all of you,” Amirudin said.
GSF 2.0 began its voyage from Barcelona to Palestine’s Gaza yesterday, with thousands of supporters from various countries gathering at Moll de la Fusta to send it off.
The mission aims to break Israel’s siege on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians there. It involves more than 80 vessels and around 1,000 participants from around the world, combining maritime efforts with global mobilisation on land, including legal advocacy and solidarity campaigns in various countries.
