Gaza blockade protesters arrive in Cyprus with Palestinians

0 Comments | AFP, August, 2008

LARNACA, Cyprus (AFP) — Activists who sailed to the Gaza Strip in two fishing boats in symbolic defiance of an Israeli blockade arrived back in Cyprus Friday with seven residents of the besieged territory on board, among them a teenager who needs an artificial leg.

"I am very happy to be in Cyprus. I feel overwhelmed and overjoyed," said Saed Mosleh, 16, who lost his leg to an Israeli tank shell, as he was lifted from one of the boats in a wheelchair.

He was hopeful of getting medical treatment in Cyprus that will enable him to lead a better life.

"I want an artificial leg so I can walk again like other kids," Saed said.

The wooden fishing boats "Free Gaza" and "SS Liberty", completed the 370-kilometre (230-mile) voyage with 39 activists on board and...

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