Pro-Palestine supporters gather outside US Consulate in Sandton to demand release of activists

A group of more than 100 pro-Palestine supporters gathered outside the US Consulate in Sandton, calling for the release of Global Sumud flotilla activists.

They were chanting pro-Palestine slogans while holding placards reading 'Free Palestine'.

The protest follows the detainment of more than 400 activists whose boats were intercepted by the Israeli navy.

They were en route to Gaza to deliver aid.

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More than 100 people waving Palestinian flags, dressed in red, green, black, and white, were chanting outside the US Consulate.

"We are outside the US Consulate because America is a key funder of the genocide. It is a key funder of the role to play in stopping the genocide," said one of the protest leaders, Sunny Morgan.

The protest is one of a few taking place across the country including one outside the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and Parliament in Cape Town.

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