African Union Commission chairman affirms full solidarity with  Palestinians

Addis Ababa-(ST)- Chairman of the African Union Commission Musa Faki Muhammad, during the 37th summit of the African Union which was held yesterday in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, stressed his  complete solidarity with the Palestinian people, who have been facing a long historical injustice.

The Egyptian Al-Ahram Gate website quoted the African official as emphasizing that the Palestinian people must enjoy full freedom and obtain their rights, foremost of which is the establishment of their independent state.

He added: The decision of the International Court of Justice regarding the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip is a victory for all countries that support the Palestinian cause.

Yesterday, the International Court of Justice issued a decision in which it affirmed that the Israeli occupation is still obligated to fully comply with its obligations under the Genocide Convention, as well as to ensure the safety and security of the Palestinians in Gaza. Its decision came based on a request from South Africa to the court regarding taking additional provisional measures concerning the aggression against Gaza.

Hanan Shamout