Dakar: The League of Imams and Preachers in Senegal has expressed its categorical rejection and strong condemnation of a recent visit by a group described as 'a delegation of Senegalese clerics and journalists' to Israel. The League stressed that this delegation does not represent the Senegalese people or the nation's religious leadership in any capacity.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the League issued a statement on Monday highlighting that Senegal's religious leadership has historically upheld a steadfast position in supporting the Palestinian people and defending their legitimate rights. The statement emphasized that no credible religious institution in Senegal had endorsed this initiative, nor had it provided any legitimacy or mandate for the visit, which runs counter to the Senegalese people's long-standing opposition to policies of occupation, colonization, and repression.
The League further noted that the visit occurred against the backdrop of serious violations of international law and human rights in Palestine. It labeled the visit as a political misstep and an injustice, inconsistent with Senegal's official stance and its historical support for causes of truth and justice.
Additionally, the League recalled Senegal's role since 1975 as the chair of the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, which underscores the Senegalese state's enduring commitment to the Palestinian cause. The League reiterated the importance of disassociating Senegal, its scholars, and its citizens from what it described as an isolated initiative lacking legitimacy, reaffirming its diplomatic, moral, and religious dedication to supporting Palestine.
