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Swiss Pigs Seize Electronic Intifada’s Executive Director Ali Abunimah
The Electronic Intifada’s executive director Ali Abunimah was arrested by Swiss police ahead of a speaking event in Zurich on Saturday afternoon.
He is currently being detained and has had access to legal counsel.
The arrest came one day after Abunimah arrived in Zurich for a speaking tour.
When he arrived at Zurich airport on Friday, Abunimah was questioned by police for an hour before being allowed to enter the country.
Abunimah’s arrest appears to be part of a growing backlash from Western governments against expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Last year, several activists and journalists in Britain were arrested, raided or charged using “counter-terror” powers. These include Asa Winstanley, an associate editor with The Electronic Intifada, whose home was raided and his computers and phones seized. Winstanley has not been charged with any crime.
The Electronic Intifada team at https://electronicintifada.net/ stands in solidarity with Ali Abunimah. Speaking out against injustice in Palestine is not a crime. Journalism is not a crime.
He is currently being detained and has had access to legal counsel.
The arrest came one day after Abunimah arrived in Zurich for a speaking tour.
When he arrived at Zurich airport on Friday, Abunimah was questioned by police for an hour before being allowed to enter the country.
Abunimah’s arrest appears to be part of a growing backlash from Western governments against expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Last year, several activists and journalists in Britain were arrested, raided or charged using “counter-terror” powers. These include Asa Winstanley, an associate editor with The Electronic Intifada, whose home was raided and his computers and phones seized. Winstanley has not been charged with any crime.
The Electronic Intifada team at https://electronicintifada.net/ stands in solidarity with Ali Abunimah. Speaking out against injustice in Palestine is not a crime. Journalism is not a crime.
Swiss authorities have detained Ali Abunimah, a Palestinian-American journalist and co-founder of the pro-Palestine news outlet The Electronic Intifada (EI).
Abunimah was reportedly questioned by Swiss police for an hour upon his arrival at Zurich airport on Friday before being granted entry into the city.
Reports suggest he was arrested the following day, ahead of a scheduled speaking event.
"Abunimah's arrest appears to be part of a growing backlash from Western governments against expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people," the Electronic Intifada said.
The Chicago-based independent publication voiced its solidarity with Abunimah, stating, "Speaking out against injustice in Palestine is not a crime. Journalism is not a crime."
In posts on his X account, the journalist condemned the Israeli genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip and expressed support for the Palestinian resistance against the occupation.
His latest article, published on The Electronic Intifada on January 18, was titled "How Gaza’s Resistance Defeated Israel."
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) emphasized that Abunimah has been a consistent advocate against "Israel's" injustices in Palestine, highlighting that his arrest appears to be a direct result of his outspoken activism.
"Abunimah’s arrest is a stark reminder of the increasing attempts to stifle voices calling for justice and accountability," it pointed out.
Belgian-Lebanese activist Dyab Abou Jahjah, founder of the Hind Rajab Foundation, described Abunimah as a "political prisoner" and demanded his immediate release.
Last year, British police raided the home of Asa Winstanley, an associate editor with EI, and seized his computers and phones.
Abunimah was reportedly questioned by Swiss police for an hour upon his arrival at Zurich airport on Friday before being granted entry into the city.
Reports suggest he was arrested the following day, ahead of a scheduled speaking event.
"Abunimah's arrest appears to be part of a growing backlash from Western governments against expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people," the Electronic Intifada said.
The Chicago-based independent publication voiced its solidarity with Abunimah, stating, "Speaking out against injustice in Palestine is not a crime. Journalism is not a crime."
In posts on his X account, the journalist condemned the Israeli genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip and expressed support for the Palestinian resistance against the occupation.
His latest article, published on The Electronic Intifada on January 18, was titled "How Gaza’s Resistance Defeated Israel."
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) emphasized that Abunimah has been a consistent advocate against "Israel's" injustices in Palestine, highlighting that his arrest appears to be a direct result of his outspoken activism.
"Abunimah’s arrest is a stark reminder of the increasing attempts to stifle voices calling for justice and accountability," it pointed out.
Belgian-Lebanese activist Dyab Abou Jahjah, founder of the Hind Rajab Foundation, described Abunimah as a "political prisoner" and demanded his immediate release.
Last year, British police raided the home of Asa Winstanley, an associate editor with EI, and seized his computers and phones.
For more information:
https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politi...
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