Rafael Borrego
Rafael Borrego is a Spanish lawyer and political scientist specializing in human rights and international law. He is currently participating in the Global Sumud flotilla, which aims to deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged population of Gaza. Borrego has been vocal about the importance of this mission, stating that it is not only about delivering aid but also about raising global awareness and pressuring governments to take action against the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
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Recent news mentions
Rafael Borrego was among a group of deported Spanish activists who reported suffering physical and mental abuse while in detention.
Israel deports Greta Thunberg and 170 other Gaza flotilla activists
United Kingdom· 2025-10-06
Rafael Borrego, a Spanish political scientist and lawyer, described the physical and psychological violence faced by activists in Israel.
S člani flotilje ravnali kot z živalmi, deportirali tudi Greto Thunberg
Slovenia· 2025-10-06
Lawyer Rafael Borrego reported on the mistreatment of Spanish activists upon their arrival in Spain.
Irish flotilla detainees deported by Israel amid claims of ‘violence’, aggressive treatment – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-06
Rafael Borrego, a Spanish activist and lawyer, described the daily risks of being assaulted by armed police officers.
Gaza flotilla members allege beatings and insults in Israeli detention | IsraelUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-06
Fellow deportee Rafael Borrego showed the handcuff marks on his wrists and described the jail conditions.
Gaza flotilla: deported activists claim jail mistreatment in Israel, fear for remaining prisoners
United States· 2025-10-06
Rafael Borrego is a Spanish lawyer and political scientist specializing in human rights and international law, sailing towards Gaza on the boat Jeannot III.
Ne bomo se pustili ustrahovati vojnim zločincemSlovenia· 2025-09-26