AMMAN - HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder
and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global), said that a decade has
passed since the world bid farewell to Nelson Mandela, the pre-eminent figure
whose unyielding  spirit and unwavering
commitment to freedom and struggle against apartheid has left a deeply-rooted
mark all over the world.

This was part of a recorded statement by
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh’s to the 5th International Forum of Solidarity with Palestine,
held on the 10th year remembrance of Nelson Mandela at the Mandela Royal House,
which was organized by the Global Campaign to Return to Palestine.

In his statement, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said:
“As we mark the 10th anniversary of the great icon of freedom, Nelson Mandela,
we are commemorating his ever lasting legacy that represents the struggle for
justice, equality, freedom  and
liberation of oppressed peoples.”

He also called for issuing a statement
honoring the courageous ‘Freedom Fighters” of Palestine who are often ‘wrongly
and unjustly’ considered by some as 
“terrorists”, due to their lifelong commitment to the cause of justice
and liberation. He also called for the establishment of a “Hall of Honor for
the Palestine Freedom Fighters” at the Mandela House.

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh continued to say that
‘The idea that Mandela, the great fighter for freedom and struggle against
apartheid, was one of the most important supporters of the cause of our
Palestinian people went viral throughout the world.

That’s why the departure of this African
inspiring leader is considered an invaluable loss, since defenders of the
Palestinian cause used to find solace and inspiration in his unwavering
commitment to justice, especially with the similarities between his historical
struggle against the apartheid regime in his country and the ongoing atrocities
committed against the people of Palestine.’

Moreover, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stated that the
struggle for freedom is a global cause that crosses geographical boundaries and
cries out for dignity and the right of self-determination, noting that while
the world is inspired by Mandela, the echo of his struggle overwhelms those who
fight against injustice, occupation and genocide in Palestine.

It should be noted that these activities
were held as part of the events commemorating the passing of Mr. Mandela, which
took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from December 2-5, 2023.

The Great Nelson Mandela has passed away on
December 5, 2013, at the age of 95, after a long, a determined and a victorious
struggle for his country’s  freedom.