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Swedish MP leaves Israel after expulsion order
HindustanTimes ^
| 01.02.04
Posted on 01/02/2004 8:36:06 AM PST by Cathryn Crawford
Swedish MP leaves Israel after expulsion order
Agence France-Presse
Jerusalem, January 2
A Swedish MP who had been served with an expulsion order following his arrest during an anti-barrier protest in the West Bank has left Israel, a spokesman for the International Solidarity Movement said on Friday.
The spokesman had said initially that Gustav Fridolin had stayed after deciding to use his right to appeal his expulsion with the Supreme Court.
"He left but he was not officially expelled," the spokesman said.
His departure, whether voluntary or forced, was confirmed by the interior ministry.
The young Swedish lawmaker, who claimed he was beaten during his arrest on Wednesday, is accused of having penetrated a closed military zone.
Expulsion orders were also handed to three other foreign peace activists arrested in the village of Budrus on Wednesday -- another Swede and two Americans -- who decided to use their right to appeal.
A week ago, an Israeli peace activist sustained a serious leg injury when the army opened fire during a similar protest.
TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; Israel
KEYWORDS: greenparty; ism; sweden
To: Cathryn Crawford
A week ago, an Israeli peace activist sustained a serious leg injury when the army opened fire during a similar protest.Apparently, IDF shooting skills have lessened... bummer.
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posted on
01/02/2004 8:42:49 AM PST
by
Chad Fairbanks
(What am I rebelling against? Well, what do ya got?)
To: Cathryn Crawford
The young Swedish lawmaker, who claimed he was beaten during his arrest on Wednesday Not badly enough, from the look of it.
To: Alouette; Salem; SJackson
Ping!
To: Cathryn Crawford
Gustav Fridolin had stayed after deciding to use his right to appeal his expulsion with the Supreme Court. He should have been allowed to stay---in a prison cell.
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posted on
01/02/2004 9:12:15 AM PST
by
Alouette
(Proud parent of an IDF recruit!)
To: Alouette
<< Cathryn Crawford
Gustav Fridolin had stayed after deciding to use his right to appeal his expulsion with the Supreme Court.
He should have been allowed to stay---in a prison cell. >>
He was.
But the [Apart from the reality of its obscenely-anti-semitic component, entirely-symbolic] "courage" of his conviction ran out.
Blessings -- Brian
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posted on
01/02/2004 9:38:43 AM PST
by
Brian Allen
( Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God - Thomas Jefferson)
To: Cathryn Crawford
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posted on
01/02/2004 9:44:50 AM PST
by
ASA Vet
(Don't ask me, I'm an AFQT group VI.)
To: Chad Fairbanks
Here is the mug shot of young Gustav - Swedish Maroon.
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posted on
01/02/2004 9:58:29 AM PST
by
muleskinner
("Oh, please")
To: muleskinner
They must have tried for a head shot, and hit nothing but hair...
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posted on
01/02/2004 10:04:56 AM PST
by
Chad Fairbanks
(What am I rebelling against? Well, what do ya got?)
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