Greta Thunberg's boat, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was reportedly attacked by a drone while docked in Tunis, Tunisia. The boat, known as the 'Family Boat', caught fire but all passengers, including key activists, were unharmed. The Tunisian National Guard confirmed the fire but found no evidence of a drone. The incident is seen as an attempt to hinder the flotilla's mission to deliver supplies to Gaza.
Greta Thunberg's Boat Allegedly Attacked by Drone
Greta Thunberg's Boat Allegedly Attacked by Drone
Greta Thunberg's boat has reportedly been attacked by a drone, according to the activist group en route to Gaza. "The boat was on fire," says Yasemin Acar, one of the participants.
The Global Sumud Flotilla is currently in the port of Tunis, Tunisia's capital, on its way to deliver supplies to Gaza. The affected boat is the lead vessel, referred to as the 'Family Boat', which Greta Thunberg is sailing with. The organization claims it was attacked by a drone on Tuesday night. Six people were reportedly on board at the time, though it is unclear if Thunberg was among them.
"One of the main boats, known as the 'Family Boat' – carrying members of the GSF's steering committee – was hit by what is suspected to be a drone," they stated.
However, the Tunisian National Guard says they have not detected any drone, but they confirm that the boat was on fire, according to AFP.
Unharmed
According to the statement, all passengers and crew members are unharmed and the fire has been extinguished.
"The Family Boat has been attacked – a drone came right above it, dropped a bomb that exploded, and the boat was on fire. Everyone on board is unharmed. The fire is out," says activist Yasemin Acar in an Instagram clip.
According to Acar, many of the leading activists, who were also present when 'The Madleen' was stopped en route to Gaza in June, are involved.
"They have once again bombed a boat with civilians on board in Tunisian territory. This is an attack on Gaza because they don't want us there. So we need your mobilization. Let's not be silent."
No country has claimed responsibility for the suspected attack on the boat.