Young activists and Muslim clerics in Somalia’s capital city have mobilised hundreds of people in support of Palestinians in Gaza – many of whom have been left without food, water or shelter after Israel imposed a siege in retaliation for deadly attacks on its citizens by Hamas militants.
“Free Palestine, we stand by you!” shouted some at Friday’s protest.
Others read from the Quran, and relgious leaders said Somalis should pray to Allah to spare the Palestinians’ suffering.
Other African nations that have seen pro-Palestinian protests in recent days include South Africa, Tunisia, Morocco and Kenya.
