29 h. ago Paul Murphy calls on Harris to 'put pressure' on Egyptian authorities after release from detention

Tánaiste Simon Harris has confirmed that no Irish citizens are currently in detention over the march after a phone call with the Irish embassy in Egypt.

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32 h. ago Irish citizens including Paul Murphy TD freed by Egyptian authorities after detention over Gaza march

People Before Profit deputy was detained while participating in a global peaceful march to Gaza

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52 h. ago People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy detained in Egypt by the authorities

Mr Murphy is among 50 Irish activists participating in the Global March to Gaza from Egypt

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52 h. ago TD Paul Murphy says passport confiscated while detained on march to Gaza

Paul Murphy has said he is among several people detained by Egyptian authorities while on a march to Gaza.

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52 h. ago TD Paul Murphy and other Irish activists detained while trying to cross Egypt for March to Gaza

Several dozen Irish activists are among the thousands who have travelled to Egypt for the march.

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53 h. ago Paul Murphy: Why I've joined thousands from around the world on a march to Gaza

The People Before Profit TD says ordinary people from around the world are stepping up where their governments have failed.

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55 h. ago Irish activists traversing Egypt to reach start of major March to Gaza protest

“We’re on the way,” said People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, who arrived in Egypt last night.

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57 h. ago Paul Murphy among 50 Irish people taking part in 'March to Gaza'

A delegation of 50 Irish people will be among thousands setting off on a global 'March to Gaza' today

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69 h. ago Dublin TD joins Gaza peace marchers in Egypt after Irish citizens among activists detained

Over 200 activists were detained at hotels and Cairo’s airport last night, the Global March for Gaza said.

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3 d. ago Egypt detains and questions over 200 activists who arrived ahead of march to Gaza border

Speaking to RTÉ Radio this morning, Paul Murphy repeated that the marchers have no intention of trying to enter Gaza.

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3 d. ago Irish citizens among activists detained in Egypt after arriving for march to Gaza border

Speaking to RTÉ Radio this morning, Paul Murphy repeated that the marchers have no intention of trying to enter Gaza.

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6 d. ago Dozens of Irish people among group set to march from Cairo to Gaza amid aid blockade

The group is calling for food and medical supplies to flow freely into Gaza.

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3 w. ago Israel says it will allow trucks of baby food into Gaza amid plans to take control of whole region

Israel has enforced a total blockade on Gaza since 2 March, blocking food, fuel and water.

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