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Thu 06 Jun 2010Call for EU and US to be informed of ship's situation
THE 'RACHEL CORRIE':FORMER UN assistant secretary general Denis Halliday has called on the Government to highlight the situation of the Gaza-bound Irish aid ship Rachel Corriewith US president Barack Obama’s administration and the EU.
Speaking by satellite phone on board the Rachel Corrieyesterday several hundred miles from Gaza, Mr Halliday said it was imperative that the Obama administration and the EU supported Ireland’s call on the Israeli authorities to ensure safe passage for the ship, which is carrying aid supplies.
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