Monday, January 19, 2009

Derry Sinn Féin Holds Candlelight Vigil In Aid of Gaza Casualties

On Friday 16th Ógra Shinn Féin activists took part in a candlelight vigil in solidarity with the Gaza victims of the recent Israeli attacks.


Speaking at the event Michael Mc Crossan said,

“It was great to see a huge turn-out once again in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza, Friday marked the 22nd day of attacks on Gaza which to date has claimed over 1,300 lives the vast majority of these civilians.”

“Ógra Shinn Féin once again calls for a permanent cessation on the Israeli Government and its army to end these attacks now which are are killing and injuring so many innocent people.”

“Ógra Shinn Féin in Derry are keeping the people of Gaza and Palestine to the fore of their minds in this time of need and we stand with them as they stood with us over 27 years ago during the hunger-strikes when then the British government sanctioned and allowed Ten men to die.”
“We are once again calling on the people of Ireland to join in where the nearest protest or demonstration is and we are asking them also to boycott all Israeli goods, to show our opposition to these attacks.”
“I am also asking that anyone attending the Bloody Sunday Commemoration in Derry to bring a Palestinian Flag with them to demonstrate the warmest solidarity at the march.”

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