Flotilla detainees 'assaulted in custody'

A leading Irish activist seized by Israeli authorities tonight revealed he was assaulted in custody while three others were severely beaten.

Flotilla detainees 'assaulted in custody'
Thu, 03 Jun, 2010 - 18:44

A leading Irish activist seized by Israeli authorities tonight revealed he was assaulted in custody while three others were severely beaten.

Dr Fintan Lane described how he feared for his life when soldiers hijacked their aid ship en route to Gaza and took those on board into captivity.

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