France is to launch an inquiry into the treatment of its nationals on board the Gaza flotilla. This decision, announced on Friday by the French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, follows reports that activists were subjected humiliation, rape and acts of torture while in detention.
"Based on a report I requested from our Consul General in Turkey, which detailed sexual violence, exposure to cold, beatings, and repeated humiliations of French nationals - all acts that could constitute criminal offenses", said Barrot.
