a group of activists associated with the Global Sumud Convoy was detained by armed forces in Sirte, Libya, as they sought to negotiate safe passage for humanitarian aid destined for the Gaza Strip. The convoy consisted of around 200 volunteers, including doctors and human rights defenders from countries such as Argentina, Italy, Spain, and the United States.

Reports indicate that the activists were violently confronted while trying to set up a camp at a checkpoint, where they aimed to gain clearance for their passage through Libya into Egypt. According to statements from the convoy's coordinators, unidentified vehicles affiliated with Haftar's forces crashed into the activists' encampment, leading to numerous injuries among the participants. Activists reported that some individuals lost consciousness due to the severity of the attacks.

Maria Elena Delia, a spokesperson for the group, noted the chaotic situation, stating that after communications were lost, it became clear that the detained activists were being forcibly moved in buses, potentially toward Misrata. Ten activists were specifically identified as being taken into custody by local police after they insisted on continuing their journey.

The convoy's organizers have called for immediate action from the embassies of the detained activists' respective countries, urging them to demand their release. They proclaimed that the humanitarian mission aims to provide essential supplies to Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict.

Despite efforts to facilitate safe passage through various countries, the activists highlighted the considerable obstacles they encountered due to legal and security barriers. The Global Sumud Flotilla has been part of a broader series of humanitarian attempts to break the blockade imposed on Gaza since late 2023, which includes numerous missions hindered by military actions.

As of the latest updates, two Italian nationals among the activists have been transferred to Benghazi, where they may face deportation as “potential illegal migrants.” There has been no official clarification from Libyan authorities regarding the legal status of the detained activists or the reasons behind their arrest.