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Arrays of activities organized in Sri Lanka in
Conjunction with Commemorating International Day of Solidarity with
Palestine
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Sri Lanka is well known for its support to the
Palestinian people. The people of Sri Lanka always support to the
Palestinians regardless of their religion or race. I would like to
point out that Israel could not establish official diplomatic ties
with Sri Lanka for decades. The current president of Sri Lanka,
Mr.Mahinda Rajapakse, is a very strong supporter of Palestinians’
struggle. In order to honour his courageous moral support, a street in
west bank is named by his name. Moreover he has promised to World
Muslim Congress Chief Dr. Omar Abdullah Bin Nasif that a mission of
Sri Lanka will be soon opened in Palestine.
It is not only the president but also the people of
the Island are more concerned on the Palestinians’ issues. According
to my knowledge, there were two such events organized by two civil
organizations to mark the International Day of Solidarity with
Palestine. One was organized by Anti – Imperialist People's Alliance
(AIPA) and the other one was by Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity
with Palestine (SLCSP).
AIPA organized a public meeting on the theme of
Build Resistance to The Global Imperialist – Terrorist War Led by
the USA in Conjunction with Commemorating International Day of
Solidarity with Palestine.
Mean while SLCPA, which is co chaired by Minister
Athauda Seneviratne and former Media Minister Imthiaz Bakeer Markar,
organized a public lecture on "Annapolis Middle East talks - a
US-Israeli conspiracy to provoke Palestinian civil war”. The guest
speaker veteran journalist Latheef Farook who is also the author of
the popular book "War on Terrorism -The Untold Truths" spoke
on the topic. His speech could be downloaded from here
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(News courtesy: www.muslimguardian.com)
