Rights group accuses Israel of torturing detained flotilla activists

Rights group accuses Israel of torturing detained flotilla activists A lawyer for Palestinian human rights organisation Adalah accused Israeli forces of abusing two activists detained after the interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Lubna Tuma said, “Once separated and detained, they were subjected to a series of violent acts,” adding that they were beaten, blindfolded and forced to lie face down. Tuma said the activists, Thiago Avila and Seif Abu Keshek, reported severe mistreatment.