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3 October 2025

Participants in the pro-Palestinian protest ''Alarm for Gaza! SOS for the Flotilla'' express solidarity with the humanitarian operation organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla, whose members are intercepted by Israeli forces, while standing in the Main Market Square on October 2, 2025, in Krakow, Poland. Ships from more than 40 countries set sail for the Gaza Strip to break Israel's blockade of the region and deliver humanitarian aid to civilians. The flotilla also aims to draw attention to what the organizers call Israel's illegal blockade. The mission is organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla with support from the Global Movement to Gaza. On October 1, Israeli forces intercept part of the flotilla in international waters. Among those on board are four Polish citizens, including MP Franek Sterczewski. Protesters claim the ships are illegally seized and that the Polish nationals are being unlawfully detained. They demand their release and an immediate response from the Polish government. The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) and a UN commission state that Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip meet the legal definition of genocide.

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#12823634

3 October 2025

Participants in the pro-Palestinian protest ''Alarm for Gaza! SOS for the Flotilla'' express solidarity with the humanitarian operation organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla, whose members are intercepted by Israeli forces, while standing in the Main Market Square on October 2, 2025, in Krakow, Poland. Ships from more than 40 countries set sail for the Gaza Strip to break Israel's blockade of the region and deliver humanitarian aid to civilians. The flotilla also aims to draw attention to what the organizers call Israel's illegal blockade. The mission is organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla with support from the Global Movement to Gaza. On October 1, Israeli forces intercept part of the flotilla in international waters. Among those on board are four Polish citizens, including MP Franek Sterczewski. Protesters claim the ships are illegally seized and that the Polish nationals are being unlawfully detained. They demand their release and an immediate response from the Polish government. The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) and a UN commission state that Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip meet the legal definition of genocide.

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#12823647

3 October 2025

Participants in the pro-Palestinian protest ''Alarm for Gaza! SOS for the Flotilla'' express solidarity with the humanitarian operation organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla, whose members are intercepted by Israeli forces, while standing in the Main Market Square on October 2, 2025, in Krakow, Poland. Ships from more than 40 countries set sail for the Gaza Strip to break Israel's blockade of the region and deliver humanitarian aid to civilians. The flotilla also aims to draw attention to what the organizers call Israel's illegal blockade. The mission is organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla with support from the Global Movement to Gaza. On October 1, Israeli forces intercept part of the flotilla in international waters. Among those on board are four Polish citizens, including MP Franek Sterczewski. Protesters claim the ships are illegally seized and that the Polish nationals are being unlawfully detained. They demand their release and an immediate response from the Polish government. The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) and a UN commission state that Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip meet the legal definition of genocide.

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#12796770

26 September 2025

A military helicopter flies above the Erasmus Bridge during a public event as boats are visible on the Nieuwe Maas river in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on September 7, 2025.

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#12785892

23 September 2025

Two ferries dock at the IJ river terminal in front of Amsterdam Central Station in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 10, 2025. One ferry displays coffee advertising, while the other promotes the ''This is Holland'' flight experience.

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#12785893

23 September 2025

Two ferries dock at the IJ river terminal in front of Amsterdam Central Station in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 10, 2025. One ferry displays coffee advertising, while the other promotes the ''This is Holland'' flight experience.

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#12758476

15 September 2025

Pro-Palestinians chant slogans and light flares while waving Palestinian flags in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla, as they show solidarity with Palestinians of the Gaza Strip. The ships of the flotilla are expected to depart from Bizerte, Tunisia, for Gaza in an attempt to break the Israeli siege. The Global Sumud Flotilla is an international solidarity mission bringing together activists, politicians, humanitarian groups, and public figures from more than 44 countries to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza amid ongoing attacks on the enclave. Days earlier, the Flotilla's main ships, 'Family' and 'Alma', respectively sailing under the Portuguese and the UK flags, are hit by a drone strike in Tunisian waters at the port of Sidi Bou Said, according to the crew.

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#12730524

8 September 2025

People watch birds in cages at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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#12730525

8 September 2025

People watch birds in cages at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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#12730526

8 September 2025

A man holds a bird that is for sale at the bird market in Malang, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie. An expert in July 2025 describes them as ''one of the largest wildlife markets in Southeast Asia,'' which houses legally and illegally traded animals from various countries. The demand isn't just for pets but also for status symbols and participation in lucrative songbird competitions. Champion birds can fetch exceptionally high prices, creating a strong economic incentive for trapping and trading.

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#12730527

8 September 2025

A man holds a paper bag with birds for sale at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie. An expert in July 2025 describes them as ''one of the largest wildlife markets in Southeast Asia,'' which houses legally and illegally traded animals from various countries. The demand isn't just for pets but also for status symbols and participation in lucrative songbird competitions. Champion birds can fetch exceptionally high prices, creating a strong economic incentive for trapping and trading.

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#12730535

8 September 2025

People watch birds in cages at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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#12730528

8 September 2025

The paper bag with birds lies on the ground, also for sale at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie. An expert in July 2025 describes them as ''one of the largest wildlife markets in Southeast Asia,'' which houses legally and illegally traded animals from various countries. The demand isn't just for pets but also for status symbols and participation in lucrative songbird competitions. Champion birds can fetch exceptionally high prices, creating a strong economic incentive for trapping and trading.

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#12730529

8 September 2025

A bird for sale is kept in a cage at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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#12730530

8 September 2025

A bird for sale is kept in a cage at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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#12730531

8 September 2025

A bird for sale is kept in a cage at the bird market in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, on September 8, 2025. Reports from TRAFFIC in October 2024 reveal that quarantine authorities in Lampung, Indonesia, seize an astonishing 6,514 birds from a single truck. This is believed to be the country's largest seizure of illegal bird shipments from one vehicle. The birds are on their way from Sumatra to Java, the hub of the songbird trade. From 2021 to 2023, over 120,000 Sumatran songbirds are confiscated. Common species involved in these seizures include the Bar-winged Prinia, tailorbirds, white-eyes, and critically endangered species like the Javan green magpie.

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