The 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa was marked by strong condemnation of the plan to deport Palestinians, a stance that echoes Algeria\u2019s historic commitment to the Palestinian cause. <\/p>\n
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, strongly denounced on Saturday the call for the \u00ab\u00a0systematic deportation of Palestinians from their lands,\u00a0\u00bb calling this proposal the \u00ab\u00a0ultimate outrage\u00a0\u00bb in the face of global powers’ silence. This statement follows Donald Trump\u2019s controversial proposal for an American takeover of Gaza and the forced displacement of its population. <\/p>\n
Algeria, which has always been at the forefront of supporting Palestine, maintains a firm and consistent position on this issue. The country has regularly condemned violations of Palestinian rights and has opposed any attempt at forced population displacement, considering such actions a violation of international law. <\/p>\n
This alignment between the AU and Algeria on the Palestinian issue is part of a long tradition of African solidarity with Palestine. Algeria, which chairs the Arab Committee in charge of supporting Palestine, has multiplied diplomatic initiatives to defend the rights of the Palestinian people and denounce occupation policies. <\/p>\n
The summit, held on February 15-16 in the Ethiopian capital, also marks a significant turning point for the organization with the election of a new Chairperson of the Commission. After two terms, Moussa Faki Mahamat is stepping down, with three candidates in the running: Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, Djiboutian diplomat Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, and former Malagasy minister Richard Randriamandrato. <\/p>\n
In line with the principle of inter-regional rotation, the new Chairperson is expected to come from an East African country. Six member states\u2014Gabon, Niger, Mali, Guinea, Sudan, and Burkina Faso\u2014will not participate in the vote due to their suspension from the organization. <\/p>\n
Algeria\u2019s position on the Palestinian issue is rooted in its own historical struggle for independence and self-determination. The country continues to advocate for a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. <\/p>\n
Angolan President Joao Louren\u00e7o is assuming the AU\u2019s rotating presidency for a one-year term, a first for Angola. This transition comes at a crucial time when the organization faces major challenges, including the defense of oppressed peoples\u2019 rights, a cause for which Algeria remains particularly committed. <\/p>\n
The convergence of positions between the AU and Algeria on the Palestinian issue strengthens the legitimacy of their common opposition to any attempt at forcibly displacing Palestinians, highlighting the importance of international solidarity in defending peoples\u2019 rights to self-determination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"