Kites become symbols of solidarity with Palestine in Bandung
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- Members of Mujahidah Pembela Palestina carried and flew kites during a solidarity action on Asia Africa Street in Bandung, West Java.
- Organisers used the kites to protest reported threats against children flying them in Gaza and to highlight the loss of safe childhood spaces.
- Participants presented the kite as a symbol of freedom and children’s right to play without fear.
Kites became the central symbol of a pro-Palestinian solidarity action in Bandung, where participants carried and flew them along Asia Africa Street on Saturday.
The demonstration was organised by Mujahidah Pembela Palestina. Participants said the kites represented Palestinian children’s right to play safely, as well as the freedom and childhood they should be able to enjoy without fear.
The action protested what organisers described as Israeli threats to children flying kites in Gaza. The event also drew attention to reports that residents in Gaza had urged children not to fly kites after threats of Israeli military action against the activity.
For those taking part, the kite was more than a toy. It became a simple humanitarian message about the danger facing children in Gaza and a call to keep Palestinian children’s rights in view while the conflict continues.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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