Freedom Flotilla Coalition says whereabouts of Madleen crew remain 'unknown'

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has said it is urgently working to locate the 11 international volunteers and one journalist "abducted" after the aid ship Madleen was "unlawfully boarded" by the Israeli military.

"According to the Israeli Immigration Authority, they are not in its custody," press officer Hay Sha Wiya said, adding that rights group Adalah has repeatedly contacted Israeli military officials but has yet to receive any response to its inquiries or letters since the early hours of the morning.

"The unarmed civilian crew was abducted, the Madleen seized, and the ship’s humanitarian aid, including baby formula, food, and medical supplies, also taken," the press officer said.

"We have not yet heard from the 12 people who were aboard the Madleen. Their whereabouts remain unknown."