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Namibia Condemns Violence Against Palestinians In East Jerusalem

By Bolanle Akinlade
May 10, 2021
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Namibia on Monday condemned Israeli police violence against Palestinian demonstrators during the past days and the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The condemnation is contained in a statement issued on Monday by Penda Naanda, the Executive Director, Namibia’s Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation.

“The Namibian government expresses its solidarity with the Palestinian people and calls on the Israeli forces to end the violent acts against the Palestinians.

“Namibia further reaffirms its resolute support for the legitimate struggle of the Palestinian people against Israeli occupation, the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and independence with East Jerusalem as their capital.’’

Naanda called on the international community to continue to support the Palestinian people through the implementation of relevant United Nations resolutions and all other agreements.