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International Humanitarian Volunteers Detained Near Sirte, Libya

Eastern Libyan authorities say they are holding about ten convoy participants on security grounds, prompting diplomatic efforts.

Overview

  • Organizers say part of the Global Sumud land convoy lost contact near Sirte on Sunday when a subgroup moved forward to negotiate passage at an eastern Libyan checkpoint.
  • Eastern Libyan authorities are holding roughly ten participants and allege some carried pro‑Hamas flags and that judicial action could follow.
  • Reports and the convoy list identify detainees from Spain, Argentina, Poland, the United States, Uruguay, Portugal, Tunisia and Italy by name.
  • Families and organisers report fear for the detainees' welfare and several foreign ministries including Spain's have opened consular channels to locate them and recover ambulances and medical cargo.
  • The case underscores how Libya's fractured security controls can block land routes for aid to Gaza and raises questions about humanitarian access and legal protections for civilians delivering relief.