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More than 150 Palestinians were held on a plane for around 12 hours in South Africa
- On Thursday, 153 Palestinian passengers were allowed to disembark at OR Tambo after a Global Airways charter from Kenya was held on the tarmac for almost 12 hours until accommodation was guaranteed.
- Because none applied for asylum and documents lacked exit stamps, Border Management Authority said BMA immigration officers denied entry after standard interview questions about duration of stay and accommodation.
- After verification and intervention, 130 Palestinians were processed into South Africa under 90-day visa-exempt entry, while 23 Palestinians transferred onward, with Gift of the Givers guaranteeing accommodation.
- The South African public expressed outrage as Gift of the Givers' Imtiaz Sooliman said children and pregnant women were among those affected, alleging Israel did not stamp their passports and thanking officials including Zane Dangor and Ronald Lamola for assistance.
- Last month a first plane carrying 176 Palestinians landed on October 28, and the BMA said it will continue to uphold legal frameworks while Gift of the Givers with civil society partners provide humanitarian assistance.
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South African authorities have faced fierce criticism after keeping more than 150 Palestinians on a plane for about 12 hours due to complications with their travel documents. A pastor, who was allowed to meet the passengers while they were still stuck on the plane, said it was very hot and that children were screaming and crying. The Palestinians landed at Johannesburg's Tambo International Airport on Thursday morning after a stopover in Nairobi…
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