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Crowe raises Palestinian hunger strike in Dáil

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, in a Parliamentary Question, raised the plight of 240 Palestinian prisoners who are currently on hunger strike over Israel’s continued use of administration detention, which is basically internment on remand. Crowe said that many of the prisoners have been on hunger strike for over two months […]

Crowe condemns killing of Palestinians on Nakba Day

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has condemned the Israel army’s latest killing of two Palestinians during a Nakba day demonstration near the West Bank city of Ramallah. Nakba day is an annual commemoration for Palestinians, who remember the estimated 800,000 Palestinians who were expelled or forced to flee from their homes […]

Crowe attends launch of Palestinian prisoner campaign

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has attended and spoke at the Irish Launch of the International Campaign to Free Marwan Barghouthi and all Palestinian political prisoners. The meeting was also addressed by Fadwa Barghouthi, the Palestinian lawyer and wife of political prisoner Marwan Barghouthi. Deputy Crowe said: “It was great to […]

Deputy Sean Crowe welcomes international speakers to Ard Fheis 2014

by Seán Crowe TD

Delegates, as the party’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, can I begin by extending a ceád mile fáilte on your behalf to all our international guests and comrades. You are all very welcome to our 2014 Ard Fhéis In this section we will hear from 2 very distinguished international guests and comrades, who I will introduce […]

Crowe raises Palestinian refugee crisis in Syria with Iranian Government

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has raised the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinian refugees in the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria, with the Iranian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mohammad Javad Zarif. Crowe is currently in Iran with as part of a Foreign Affairs Committee delegation and they met the Foreign Affairs […]

Sinn Féin TDs meet Palestinian MP Dr. Barghouti

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin party president, Gerry Adams TD, and the party’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, have today met with well-known Palestinian MP and political leader, Dr. Mustafa Barghouti. Dr. Barghouti is visiting Ireland to speak about issues pertaining to the on-going negotiations between Israel and Palestine, and international support for non-violent peaceful protest […]

Crowe sends solidarity on International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people

by Seán Crowe TD

Crowe sends solidarity on International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Seán Crowe TD has marked today’s International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people by focusing on the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Today is International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People and […]

Israel’s decision to approve new settlements shows contempt for peace- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

The decision by Israeli authorities to approve the building of new and illegal settlement colonies in the West Bank shows a complete disregard and contempt for peace, Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, said today. On Sunday Israeli authorities in Jerusalem approved the building of 1,200 new illegal settlement units in the occupied […]

Crowe condemns recent violence in Egypt

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has condemned the recent upsurge in violence in Egypt and appealed for all sides to refrain from violence ahead of what is expected to be another turbulent weekend. Crowe also stated his concern at the closing of the Rafah Crossing, which connections Egypt […]

Crowe welcomes Israeli and Palestinian talks

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Diaspora, Seán Crowe TD, has welcomed the re-opening of peace talks between the Israeli and Palestinian authorities. Crowe said that a solution to the conflict will only be found through open, frank, and inclusive talks. Deputy Crowe said: “I welcome that the Israeli and Palestinian authorities agreed […]