17 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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19 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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19 h. ago TD Paul Murphy and other Irish activists released from detention in Egypt

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.

Politics

19 h. ago TD Paul Murphy among Irish people released from detention in Egypt

In a post on X, Mr Murphy said they were released last night, but that police still had their phones.

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39 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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40 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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42 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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45 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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57 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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67 h. 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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67 h. 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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