Greta Thunberg's freedom flotilla faces sexual misconduct allegations
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- A senior leader of Greta Thunberg’s freedom flotilla to Gaza has been accused of sexual misconduct with at least three volunteers, according to the Palestinian group Heart of Falastin.
- The accused, Brazilian activist Thiago Avila, denied the allegations and claimed an ethics committee found no evidence of wrongdoing after interviewing those involved.
- Internal conflicts and leadership disputes led Thunberg to step down from the flotilla’s steering committee during the September convoy, citing frustration over distractions from the Gaza mission.
- Critics have condemned the flotilla for performative activism, highlighting a celebratory atmosphere and questioning the transparency and impact of its fundraising efforts.
- The flotilla organization revealed it has an ethics committee to investigate misconduct and stated disciplinary actions have been taken in other cases where evidence was found.
