By PAL-Awda NY/NJ
For Immediate Release: Protest Today, 8/28/24, 4pm at Turkish Mission, Demanding Release of Freedom Flotilla Ship to Gaza. We demand Turkey let the ship sail and stop obstructing independent civil society efforts to break the siege on Gaza!
When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 4pm
Where: Turkish Mission, 821 First Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Who: PAL-Awda NY/NJ
New York, NY – Today, August 28th at 4pm, PAL-Awda NY/NJ will protest at the Turkish Mission, demanding that Türkiye let the Freedom Flotilla ship, “Conscience”, set sail immediately from its Turkish port to break the siege of Gaza. This is part of our international call-in campaign to Turkish embassies, demanding that the Turkish government, particularly the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, allow the ship “Conscience” to set sail immediately from its Turkish port to break the siege of Gaza.The Turkish government is currently blocking the “Conscience” from departing, a clear violation of its own laws and international obligations. This ship, carrying thousands of pounds of life saving aid, is being held by Turkey despite being fully inspected & flagged. We will express concern for this grave injustice today at the Turkish Mission.
Legal Compliance by the Ship, Violations by Turkish Authorities:
The ship “Conscience” and its owners have fully complied with all legal obligations under Turkish and international law. There is no lawful reason to prevent its departure. The Turkish government’s actions to block the ship violate Turkish law and international law, damaging Türkiye’s commitment to justice and international law. Preventing the ship from sailing undermines the principles of freedom and justice.
While concerns about “israeli” violence exist, the passengers and owners of the ship “Conscience” are not seeking Turkish support, protection, or legal defense. They have received support from other governments, international legal groups, and officials. Moreover, they willingly accept the risks, fully aware of the dangers involved. We urge the Turkish Minister of Transport to let the ship sail!
Help Break the Siege on Gaza!
We urge all people of conscience, human rights defenders, and justice seekers around the world to take immediate action. Join our international call-in campaign to Turkish embassies globally and demand that the Turkish government, particularly the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, allow the ship “Conscience” to set sail immediately from its Turkish port to break the siege of Gaza.The Turkish government is currently blocking the “Conscience” from departing, a clear violation of its own laws and international obligations. Your voice is crucial in ensuring this ship is allowed to sail!
What You Can Do:
Call Your Local Turkish Embassy Daily!
Find the contact details of the Turkish Embassy in your country and call them every day until the “Conscience” ship is freed from the Turkish port. Organize or join protests outside the embassies to amplify our demand. Contact information for Turkish embassies is provided at the end of this message.
Use These Talking Points When Calling:
Legal Compliance by the Ship, Violations by Turkish Authorities:
The ship “Conscience” and its owners have fully complied with all legal obligations under Turkish and international law. There is no lawful reason to prevent its departure. The Turkish government’s actions to block the ship violate Turkish law and international law, damaging Türkiye’s commitment to justice and international law. Preventing the ship from sailing undermines the principles of freedom and justice.
While concerns about Israeli violence exist, the passengers and owners of the ship “Conscience” are not seeking Turkish support, protection, or legal defense. They have received support from other governments, international legal groups, and officials. Moreover, they willingly accept the risks, fully aware of the dangers involved. I urge the Turkish Minister of Transport to let the ship sail!
Directly contact the Turkish Ministries and demand that the ship “Conscience” be allowed to set sail immediately.
3. Call the Turkish Ministries Directly:
– Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure:
Phone: +90 312 203 10 00
– Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
Phone: +90 (312) 292 10 00
4. Organize or Join Protests:
Hold actions at Turkish embassies in your country! Raise this demand at other rallies, make signs, and take photos. Share your actions on social media using the hashtags #TurkeyLetUsSail and #LetConscienceSail. Encourage others to do the same and help us create a global wave of solidarity.
Take Action Now!
Calling or emailing the embassies takes less than five minutes a day but can significantly impact our efforts to break the siege on Gaza and slow down the ongoing genocide. Every call, email, and protest counts. Your actions can help mobilize international pressure and demand justice for the Palestinian people.
Contact Information for Turkish Embassies:
1. Washington, D.C., United States:
– Phone: +1 202 612 6700 / +1 202 612 6701
– Email: embassy.washingtondc@mfa.gov.
– Address: 2525 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
2. Ottawa, Canada:
– Phone: +1 613 244 2470
– Email: embassy.ottawa@mfa.gov.tr
– Address: 197 Wurtemburg Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8L9, Canada
3. London, United Kingdom:
– Phone: +44 20 7591 6900
– Email: embassy.london@mfa.gov.tr
– Address: 43 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PA, United Kingdom
4. Rome, Italy:
– Phone: +39 06 446 9934
– Email: ambasciata.roma@mfa.gov.tr
– Address: Via Palestro 28, 00185 Rome, Italy
5. Madrid, Spain:
– Phone: +34 91 447 6906
– Email: embajada.madrid@mfa.gov.tr
– Address: Calle de Rafael Calvo, 18, 28010 Madrid, Spain
6. Tokyo, Japan:
– Phone: +81 3 6439 5700
– Email: embassy.tokyo@mfa.gov.tr
– Address: 2-33-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Let’s unite and make our voices heard! Together, we can demand that the Turkish government let the Freedom Flotilla sail and break the siege on Gaza.
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