Our longtime crew member and former Clearwater captain, Liam Henrie, along with all 428 other humanitarian volunteers from the Global Sumud Flotilla, have been released and deported following three days of detainment.
Clearwater remains steadfast in our solidarity with all those undertaking peaceful humanitarian action at sea. Civilian humanitarian missions and the safe passage of civilian vessels in international waters are protected under international maritime and human rights law, with specific obligations to protect civilian life, assist persons in distress at sea, and safeguard humanitarian relief efforts at sea.
We are grateful to all who advocated for the release of Liam and his fellow volunteers, from neighbors to community members and elected officials.
