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Athens News Agency: News in English, 10-07-10
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[01] Gaza-bound vessel carrying Libya-financed humanitarian aid
[01] Gaza-bound vessel carrying Libya-financed humanitarian aid
(ANA-MPA) -- A Moldavian-flagged vessel loaded with 2,000 tons
humanitarian aide will attempt to transport the cargo to Gaza,
according to reports here on Saturday.
The vessel, identified as the "Amalthia", was docked at the small port
of Lavrio, east of Athens.
The shipment is reportedly being financed by the son of Libyan leader
Muammar Qadhafi, Saif al Islam Qadhafi, will the final recipient being
the Palestinian Red Crescent. Aid is described as flour, sugar, rice,
tomato paste, cooking oils and pharmaceuticals.
According to local reports, the vessel was expected to depart on
Saturday evening or Sunday morning and is carrying accompanying
activists.
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