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US Flotilla Activists Hold Hunger Strike Outside US Embassy in Athens

US Flotilla Activists Hold Hunger Strike Outside US Embassy in Athens
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After the Greek navy and coastguard prevented the Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla 2 to set sail towards Gaza, the flotilla activists launched a hunger strike outside the US Embassy in Athens.
The activists, among which are from the US, called on the US government to pressure Greece to release John Klusmer, the US ship's captain, and then allow the flotilla ships to continue their sail towards Gaza.

"The Audacity of Hope", the US ship of the Freedom Flotilla 2, was restrained from its attempt to set sail towards Gaza; an act which led 12 activists who were on board to start a hunger strike outside the US Embassy in Athens.

According to IMEMC (International Middle East Media Center), activists on strike affirmed that they will continue with the fast until they are given a permission to sail.

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