ANC Reaffirms Its ‘Unwavering Commitment’ To Palestinian Struggle For Freedom & Self Determination

Riyaz Patel

The African National Congress (ANC) has, on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, reaffirmed its “unwavering commitment to stand firmly on the side of the people of Palestine in their struggle to achieve freedom and self-determination.”
 
South Africa’s ruling party said it has consistently stated its profound opposition to the “gross human rights abuses and colonial occupation” of Palestine by Israel. 

“A heartless campaign of systematic land dispossessions, ongoing human rights violations, state-sponsored violence against innocent civilians are the harsh realities faced by the people of Palestine on a daily basis.” 

It added, “As the ANC, we will never forget that the Palestinians were at the forefront of the international movement against the apartheid regime.”

The party urged all its structures, alliance partners and all freedom-loving people of the world to remain steadfast in their “collective solidarity with the people of