Irish politician detained by Egyptian authorities for the second time
Irish parliamentarian Paul Murphy was detained in Cairo after attempting to retrieve his phone, which was confiscated during a march to the Rafah crossing into Gaza.
Murphy, along with other Irish citizens, was initially detained on Friday while participating in a demonstration to deliver aid to Gaza.
After being released from initial detention, Murphy went to a Cairo police station on the advice of the Irish embassy to retrieve his phone, but his passport was taken, and he was prevented from leaving.
Murphy's partner, Jess Spear, has urged Irish Deputy Premier Simon Harris to intervene and ensure the release of Murphy and other participants in the Global March to Gaza.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed they are providing consular assistance in this case, as the Global March to Gaza aims to deliver humanitarian aid and increase pressure to unblock vital supplies to the besieged region amid the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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