This Sunday, the capital of Senegal resonated with a rare impulse of solidarity with the Palestinian people, while civil society, political entities, parliament and even mayors have united their forces in a memorable march. According to Seydi Gassama, executive director of Amnesty International Senegal, this gathering goes beyond the simple demonstration of dissatisfaction: “It is our humanity which is affected by what takes place in Gaza. »»
Faced with the incessant Israeli air strikes, he denounced what is inadmissible, stressing the impunity of the State of Israel. According to him, the atrocities he commits to be tried before the International Court of Justice.
During a frank and direct speech, Gassama openly criticized the Israeli Prime Minister, dealing Benyamin Netanyahu of war criminal. He called on the Senegalese government to strengthen its support for countries such as South Africa, which have already filed a complaint for genocide. He also rented the considerable commitment of the Senegalese political class, proving that the struggle for Palestine is not only political or symbolic, but deeply rooted in the Senegalese collective conscience.
The call to an integral boycott of Israel has intensified the tension. “It is unacceptable for a Senegalese to accept the sheep, dates or money from the Israel ambassador to Dakar. “This money is soiled with blood,” insisted Gassama.
To conclude, he insisted on the need for civic vigilance and a constant commitment, affirming that the moment is no longer indifferent, but to action. The message is obvious: Senegal supports Gaza, and it does not intend to withdraw …
