March to held in Derry in support of Gaza

A protest march will take place in Derry on Sunday, August 10, at 2pm. 

Organisers urge people across the community, whether seasoned activists or those attending for the first time, to show solidarity and make their voices heard.

Rise for Palestine's Brónach Mooney McGonagle said: “We are witnessing genocide in real time. Every hour, more lives are lost. This is a moment to stand up and say: not in our name.

"The date of the march also holds additional significance, as August 9 marks the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.  This is a time to honour those who have protected their lands, cultures, and identities in the face of colonisation.

"It is a fitting and powerful context for a march in support of the indigenous people of Palestine, who are enduring displacement, violence, and humanitarian catastrophe."

The march will begin at Bishops Gate, and all are welcome. Organisers encourage attendees to bring placards, keffiyehs, and, most importantly, their voices. 

"We ask that everyone answer the call from Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda and bring pots and pans, or anything you can bang on to make noise. Together we can turn the streets of Derry into a roar of resistance that can't be ignored.

"Everyone has a part to play. Your presence matters."