{UAH} Photo: NEW PALESTINE MANDELA STATUE.

Palestinians unveil 6-meter Nelson Mandela statue.

RAMALLAH, Palestine.

Published April 26, 2016

Palestinians and South Africans stand during the revealing of a giant statue of Nelson Mandela in the West Bank city of Ramallah, 26 April 2016. (EPA Photo)

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday unveiled a statue of South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela in the West Bank city of Ramallah.

The unveiling ceremony was attended by Palestinian government ministers, foreign diplomats, and Palestinian citizens.

The six-meter bronze statue arrived from Johannesburg last Thursday (21/4/2016).

The statue was made with the consent of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, funded by the municipality of Johannesburg, and given as a gift from South Africa to the people of Palestine.

Ramallah Mayor Musa Hadeed said: "The Palestinian people continue Mandela's struggle against racism," he added.

dailysabah.com/mideast/2016/04/26/palestinians-unveil-6-meter-nelson-mandela-statue-in-ramallah

--
Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com