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Kalkidan Yibeltal
BBC News The
"We, residents, have been working on shifts, day and night, for the past few days to remove the rocks but it is very hard, says Tesfaye Agazh in Ethiopia's Delanta district. Palestinian national football team played against South
He is among hundreds of of locals trying desperately to free more than 20 miners who became trapped in a cave three days ago while looking for opals. Africa's Western Cape 11 on Sunday, in a friendly meant to signify South
"Days on, there is still a lot to dig and it doesn’t seem like we are getting any closer," Mr Tesfaye tells the BBC. Africa's solidarity with Palestinians.
"We are hoping we will get survivors but we know it is a mere chance. President Cyril Ramaphosa led spectators in chants of "Free Free Palestine!" and
"We are not stopping until we find them whether alive or dead." reiterated South Africa's continued support for Palestinians in the
ongoing war with Israel.
Other top officials attended including Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor .
"The
people of Palestine and the leadership of the Palestine Liberation
Organisation, led by Abu Ammar, Comrade Yasser Arafat, were amongst the
greatest friends and supporters of our struggle for freedom. They stood
by us during our darkest days, giving us hope and courage," President
Ramaphosa said, drawing reference to his country's struggle against apartheid.
"Today, we the people of a free South Africa, take your hands in ours. We stand with you and by you," he added.
President Ramaphosa also thanked spectators "for being here supporting the people of Palestine".
The
match was scheduled to coincide with the 1990 prison release of South
Africa's liberation hero and former President Nelson Mandela.
A
statement by South Africa's presidency also said that the match "aims
to provide Palestinian players with the opportunity to enjoy their
favourite sport in conditions of peace and sound infrastructure".
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