France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on activist flotilla
France has initiated a public prosecutor investigation into the treatment of its nationals involved in an activist flotilla aimed at Gaza. Reports indicate that participants faced severe abuse, including sexual violence and physical harm. The French Foreign Minister has highlighted the seriousness of these allegations, which may constitute criminal offenses.
- ▪France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has requested a public prosecutor investigation into the treatment of French nationals on an activist flotilla.
- ▪Reports from the Consul General in Turkey revealed incidents of sexual violence, beatings, and humiliation of the activists.
- ▪Lawyers for the activists plan to file a separate complaint regarding the violence and abuse they experienced.
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France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on activist flotillaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot at the doorstep of the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting at the Clarion Hotel and Congress Sea U in Helsingborg, Sweden, 22nd May 2026. TT News Agency/Johan Nilsson/ via REUTERSPublished May 29, 2026, 04:00 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 04:00 PMPARIS, May 29 - France has asked for the public prosecutor to investigate the treatment of French nationals who were part of a recent activist flotilla heading for Gaza, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday."Based on a report I requested from our Consul General in Turkey, who informed me of sexual violence, exposure to the cold, beatings, and repeated…
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