Rally to be held in Derry in support of Palestinian Great March of Return

The Derry Branch of Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Derry Anti-War Coalition, Sinn Fein, People Before Profit, SDLP and other civil society groups will be holding a rally in solidarity with The Great March of Return and the murdered Land Day protesters in Gaza.

The rally will begin at the Diamond War Memorial at 3pm on Saturday, April 7 proceeding via Shipquay Street to the Guildhall Square.

Speakers at the rally will be: Foyle MP, Elisha McCallion; Fadl Mustapha, Palestinian Refugee and activist; Eamonn McCann, People Before Profit and Cllr Paul Gallagher, Derry City & Strabane District Council.

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has issued a statement in support of the aims of the Great March of Return. The SDLP party conference which is happening on the day of the rally prevents their party representatives from attending.