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Activists from South Africa arrested in Egypt prior to Gaza march | SA News

The PAGAD (People Against Gangsterism and Drugs) delegate was detained for 11 hours and were at risk of deportation as they were on the journey to the Global March to Gaza.

They are part of the thousands of activists who travelled to Egypt’s Rafah Border Crossing to the strip on Friday to demand the entry of humanitarian aid.

Among those detained was National Coordinator Haroon Orrie and six others.

PAGAD’s spokesperson, Cassiem Parker, said: “The seven went through normal immigration procedure and then were told that they were being detained and might be deported.

“Their luggage was taken from them and was kept in a holding area from 3am to 2pm Egypt time.

“They were kept with several…

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