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Message at the opening of “Sands of Palestine” (Durban, 13-24 April)
Friday 15th April 2016 Zuleikha Mayat Tonight I have the pleasure of seeing another play by Yusuf Haffejee, directed by Vivian Moodley. Haffejee’s maiden, part of the 150 year commemoration, “Bitter Sweet” depicted the struggles of Indentured Indians in South Africa, was nominated for the Mercury Theatre Award. Sands of Palestine has now ventured into…
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MESSAGE BY PALESTINIAN BDS LEADER OMAR BARGHOUTI ON ISRAEL’S RECENT THREATS OF “CIVIL ASSASSINATIONS” OF BDS ACTIVISTS
Some, including journalists, have written to me inquiring about or voicing their concern at the recent Israeli government minister’s threat of “civil targeted killing” against BDS “leaders” and activists. There is of course a good reason to be seriously alarmed when government ministers anywhere make such threats against human rights defenders. So imagine the seriousness…