Thousands protest in Afghanistan to support Gaza
- On Friday, thousands of Afghans rallied in various cities nationwide to denounce Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza, acting on a call issued by the Taliban authorities.
- The protests took place across Afghanistan following instructions from the Taliban government, in response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza that has persisted for nearly 20 months.
- Following Friday prayers, demonstrators assembled in large numbers displaying Palestinian banners, setting alight images of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and expressing their support for Gaza.
- Taliban Prime Minister Hassan Akhund strongly denounced Israel’s conduct in Gaza, describing it as a “genocide” and warning that the conditions are worsening rapidly, flagrantly breaching core humanitarian standards.
- The protests and official statements highlight strong Taliban support for Palestinians as the Israeli blockade causes severe shortages and United Nations warns of famine risk in Gaza.
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Thousands protest in Afghanistan to support Gaza
Thousands of Afghans protested across the country on Friday against the Israeli bombardment in Gaza, responding to a nationwide call by the Taliban authorities.
A picket to condemn Israel's attacks on the Palestinian people took place early this evening in the city of Larissa. The participants responded to the call of the Larissa Labor Center and other organizations and initially gathered in front of the city's Ancient Theater. They then marched on sidewalks and the city's main streets. www.ertnews.gr
May 30, 2025.- Thousands of Afghans marched on Friday following the Taliban authorities' call against the "genocide" in Gaza, threatened by famine after 20 months of Israeli bombings that have ravaged the Palestinian territory, AFP journalists said. The marches began after the attack.
Afghans rally for Gaza, call global silence a ‘betrayal’
Following nationwide protests in Afghanistan in support of the people of Gaza, demonstrators stated that remaining silent in the face of the ongoing oppression in Gaza is a clear act of betrayal. They said countries that have chosen to remain silent about these atrocities are complicit in the injustice. After Friday prayers, Afghan protesters from various provinces took to the streets and sharply criticized Arab and Muslim governments, saying th…
Protesters in Kabul rally in support of Gaza
KABUL — Dozens of residents staged demonstrations across several neighborhoods in Kabul on Friday in a show of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The protesters carried Palestinian and Taliban flags and chanted slogans denouncing Israel. A day earlier, the Taliban had urged mosque imams and the public to take part in the rallies. Dozens of residents staged rallies across several neighborhoods in Kabul on Friday in a show of solidarity with P…
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