Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Mass Rally in Argentina in Support of Palestinians

Palestine News & Info Agency - WAFA
BUENOS AIRES, September 21, 2011 (WAFA) – An estimated 20,000 people Tuesday participated in a demonstration in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, in support of the Palestinian bid to United Nations.

The demonstration, which was organized by the Argentina solidarity committee, included representatives of various sectors including students, unions, artists, parliamentarians and civil society institutions.

The police had to close the main streets due to the large number of protesters who carried the Palestinian flags and banners calling for an independent Palestinian state.

The demonstration ended in front of the UN headquarters, were they played the Palestinian national anthem.

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