Muslims in Africa, Asia protest, condemn plan to name Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

The United States of America’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has forced mass protests both in Africa and Asia with many condemning the move which has also drawn the ire of some world leaders.

According to reports, thousands of Tunisians protested in several cities on Thursday against the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and decision to move the U.S. Embassy there, with labour unions and other groups leading the way.

In Asia, several thousand protesters in Muslim-majority Indonesia and Malaysia rallied on Friday to condemn the U.S. decision as authorities’ tightened security outside U.S. embassies in both countries.

Read also: JERUSALEM: World leaders chastise US as Palestinians call for ‘days of rage’ over decision

The move by U.S. President Donald Trump has also angered Palestinian leaders who are now calling for three days of rage against the declaration.

Reports say many, especially leaders in the Middle East feel Washington’s decision threatens to upend stability across the region and ruins any remaining prospects to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

In his remarks after the move was made, Lebanon’s president, Michel Aoun said the US decision threatened the peace process and stability in the wider Middle East.

Jordan, meanwhile, viewed the decision as illegal because it “consolidates the Israeli occupation” of East Jerusalem.

 

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