In a passionate plea during the weekly press briefing at the Embassy of the State of Palestine, Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs. Abdallah M Abu Shawesh, urged Nigerian youth to join the global intifada against the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestine.
Responding to inquiries from reporters, Mr. Shawesh commended the efforts of university students in Europe for organizing protests across the continent in solidarity with the Palestinian people. He highlighted the significance of these protests in urging governments to halt funding and arms supply to Israel, which are being used to perpetrate genocide, ethnic cleansing, and continued colonization in Palestine.
Drawing parallels to historical movements such as the activism that helped end the Vietnam War and apartheid in South Africa, Mr. Shawesh emphasized the importance of Nigerian and African youth adding their voices to the global outcry against Israeli atrocities.
"Today, we see the youth standing up against injustice, just as they did during the Vietnam War and the struggle against apartheid. Their solidarity gives us hope and strength," Mr. Shawesh stated, his voice filled with conviction.
He warned of the potential repercussions if international law continues to be flouted, underscoring that the situation in Palestine today could easily be replicated elsewhere. "What is happening in Palestine today can happen to any country unless international law is meant to be adhered to by anyone," he cautioned.
Mr. Shawesh stressed that the youth must act not only for the sake of Palestinians but also for their own future. "The disregard for international law by Israel sets a dangerous precedent that threatens global peace. We cannot afford to remain silent," he asserted.
As tensions escalate and human rights violations persist, the call to action from the Palestinian Ambassador resonates as a plea for justice and solidarity from the youth of Nigeria and beyond. "We must unite in the face of oppression and stand together for what is right," Mr. Shawesh concluded, his words echoing with urgency.
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