Pro-Palestine protest held at oldest colonial building in South Africa
Pro-Palestine protesters gathered at South Africa's oldest colonial building in Cape Town to commemorate the Nakba and express solidarity with Palestinians affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The demonstration highlighted historical parallels between colonial oppression and the current situation in Palestine. The event was part of broader global efforts to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- ▪Protesters held a demonstration in Cape Town to mark the Nakba, a pivotal event in Palestinian history.
- ▪The protest took place at South Africa’s oldest remaining colonial building, symbolizing resistance to colonialism and oppression.
- ▪The demonstrators condemned Israel’s military actions in Gaza, which they described as a genocidal war.
- ▪South Africa has been actively involved in international efforts to hold Israel accountable for its actions in Palestine.
- ▪The protest emphasized solidarity between anti-colonial struggles in Africa and the Palestinian cause.
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Toggle PlayPro-Palestine protest held at oldest colonial building in South AfricaNewsFeedPro-Palestine protest held at oldest colonial building in South AfricaTo commemorate the Nakba, protesters in Cape Town staged a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians still enduring Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza, at South Africa’s oldest remaining colonial building.Published On 17 May 202617 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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