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vivapalestina: Libya prepares a warm welcome for convoy heroes

Saturday, 28 February 2009 22:56 RamallahOnline Action Alerts - Viva Palestina
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16.00 (GMT) Saturday 28th February 2009
 
Libya prepares a warm welcome for convoy heroes
 
After a smooth crossing of the borders into Libya, the convoy was overwhelmed by the large number of people waiting to greet and welcome them.
 
Trade union officials, Palestinian representatives, thousands of ordinary Libyans showed up and waited from the early hours to see their heroes.
 
According to the Libyan press, the Libyan Government has prepared a program full of activities for the convoy throughout its journey across the country lasting 5 days (see below).
 
I am told by Rabah, that people are out on the streets of every city they pass showing their love, affection and appreciation of this mammoth task.
 
As I am writing, the convoy was just arriving in the city of Az Zawiyah about 40 km west of Tripoli. I can hear the brass band of the scouts playing a welcoming tune.
 
A huge tent has been set up which is a traditional Libyan welcome for VIP guests. The convoy will have lunch and then settle down after yet another tiring journey.
 
5 days of hospitality in Libya
 
According to the newspaper Libya Elyoum, the program for the Gaza convoy is as follows:
 
Saturday29-02-09
Welcome and reception at border point of Ras Ajdir
Head for the Scout' training centre in Joddaim.
 
Sunday 01-03-09
Leave for public rally in centre of Tripoli
Here a local convoy will be joining ours.
Press conference
Short stop at Khoms
Rally at Masrata and the inauguration of GAZA STREET.
 
Monday 02-03-09
Leave Masrata in the morning
Pass through Surt and Guardabia
Stop at Ras Lanouf for the night
 
Tuesday 03-03-09
Leave then stop at Akila
Rest at Barika for lunch
Public rally at Ajdabia next to Sport City
Arrival at Bengazi-Accomodation at the Touristic Village
 
Wednesday 04-03-09
Press conference
Local convoy joins ours
Rally and rest at the city of Marj
Rally at Al Bayda city and stop for the night
 
Thursday 05-03-09
Head for the town of Derna via Shahat Soussa
Pulic rally at Derna
Leave for the city of Tobruk
Public rally at Tobruk and overnight stay
 
Friday 06-03-09
Leave for the area of Amsaada
Ceremony and departure of convoy
 
Prepared and translated by Farid Arada
 
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