On day five of the Global Sumud Flotilla’s journey through international waters, South African delegate Fazel Behra told VOC News that the delegation is currently in Tunisia. On Thursday night, 4 September, the group attended a program at a local mosque to commemorate Moulud. Behra explained, “If not tomorrow, then
Early reports noted that Lebanon is presently split between two perspectives on Hezbollah’s arms and that both alternatives are rooted in sectarian foundations, either through a party that has opted to pursue a sectarian agenda or through a sectarian sociopolitical framework. Speaking to VOC News, Lebanese journalist Sara Talih Matar
By Rachel Mohamed The Global Sumud Flotilla, which includes activists such as Greta Thunberg and Mandla Mandela, is sailing nearly 40 boats from over 44 countries in an effort to end the siege and break Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Dr. Fatima Hendricks, an occupational therapist, author, educator, and cancer survivor,
Early reports noted the Global Sumud Flotilla is sailing across the Mediterranean to challenge Israel’s illegal siege of Gaza, with additional ships expected to join along the way. Speaking to VOC News, Madison Bannon from the Global Sumud Flotilla team shared that all 10 delegates from South Africa have arrived
Early reports from Palestinian media have indicated that unidentified drones were spotted tracking the Sumud Freedom Flotilla in international waters, flying at medium altitude over several ships. This comes as boats across the globe join in to break Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza. Madison Bannon from the Global Sumud Flotilla
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has welcomed the resolution issued by the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS). “The legal definition proving the commission of genocide by the Zionist occupation entity against our Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip has been met. This constitutes new legal documentation, adding to the
“What the fascist occupation army is committing, systematic destruction of Gaza City’s neighborhoods through intensive aerial airstrikes and robots carrying tons of explosives detonated in residential areas, represents an unprecedented violation of international and humanitarian laws.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement follows the continuous
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the bloc’s expanding role in promoting regional peace and stability. The gathering of more than 20 world leaders focused on cooperation, development, and security amid rising global uncertainty. South Asian analyst Professor Junaid Ahmed said the summit reflects
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has condemned the escalated Israeli assault in Gaza. According to Hamas, hospitals in the Gaza Strip received 75 martyrs and 370 others injured due to deliberate attacks and military aggression by the occupation army in the past 24 hours. “The number of civilians killed by
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
