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Activists want the Government to act on claim of breach of maritime laws

Activists – including Greta Thunberg – after being intercepted. Photo: Reuters

Activists – including Greta Thunberg – after being intercepted. Photo: Reuters

Sarah O’Mahony and Laura Lynott

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Sinn Féin senator Chris Andrews and 15 other Irish citizens remain detained by Israeli forces after being “forcibly abducted” from boats in international waters as part of the flotilla attempting to carry aid to Gaza.

Mr Andrews and the other Irish aboard were taken by Israeli soldiers on ­Wednesday night and have yet to be released.