A visual arts lecturer that teaches at Sint Lucas Art Collage in Antwerp and the RITCS school of arts in Brussels is among those detained by the Israeli Army aboard a ship that was part of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla that was carrying humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza was intercepted in international waters by the Israeli military on Wednesday. Those aboard the vessels taking part in the flotilla were detained by Israeli forces and taken to Israel.
Art college lecturer among those detained by the Israeli Army aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla
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The ships taking part in the flotilla were sailing under the flags of various European countries. They were carrying food and medicines for Gaza. Aboard were volunteers, doctors, politicians and other activists, including Greta Thunberg.
Saddie Choua teaches students taking a master’s degree course in visual arts at Sint Lucas that is part of the Karel de Grote College of Higher Education in Antwerp. She also teaches at the RICTS school of art in Brussels.
In a statement the colleges that employ Saddie Choua expressed their support and solidarity with her.
"Sint Lucas Antwerp and RITCS, expresses their full support and solidarity with Saddie and all other crew members of the mission. Our thoughts are also with their safety and well-being."