MARAWI CITY—Around 500 Maranao youth braved quarantine restrictions and gathered in a covered court in Matampay village here on Friday morning for a prayer rally in solidarity with the besieged Palestinian people. “Justice for Palestine,” still another placard read. Lininding said they were inspired by the earlier solidarity statements for the Palestinians issued by the Marawi City government and the provincial government of Lanao del Sur. He explained that they themselves know what it feels to see your city torn by conflict, just like what happened to Marawi City four years ago. When police checked on the venue, the rally organizers were told to disperse the crowd as they don’t have a permit from the local government to hold the gathering, said Lt. Col. Thomas Pantaleon, Marawi City police chief.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 21, 2021 13:18 UTC