ISTANBUL, June 13 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- A flotilla of 25 boats gathered on Lake Geneva on Saturday in a symbolic protest against the G7 summit in the French city of Evian, with around 100 activists from 15 countries taking part, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing Swiss newspaper TDG.
The boats assembled in the middle of the lake opposite Evian, where leaders of the Group of Seven countries are meeting this weekend.
According to a statement from Global Sumud Switzerland, which supported the action, participants sought to protest Switzerland's position on Gaza and its role in security arrangements surrounding the summit.
The demonstration was described by organisers as non-violent.
Several participants had previously taken part in flotilla missions aimed at reaching Gaza.
Former Geneva Mayor Remy Pagani, who was previously detained in Israel during a Gaza-bound flotilla mission, also took part in the protest.
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