Swedish activist detained in Global
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Swedish activist detained in Global Sumud Flotilla case remains in Israeli prison

An Israeli court has announced that the Swedish man arrested in connection with the operation against the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla will be detained for an additional period.

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He is a Swedish man in his 40s who was arrested on May 1 together with an activist from Brazil and has been held at Shikma Prison in Ashkelon.

Now their detention has been extended until Sunday, a spokesperson for the human rights group Adalah told AFP.

The Swedish man reportedly told lawyers that he was forced to lie face down for the entire journey to Israel. Israel has not responded to the allegations.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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