"Keep fighting for Palestine, for Gaza, and for justice": Activist Aarab Barghouti intros Gorillaz at Primavera Sound
Aarab Barghouti, Palestinian activist and son of imprisoned Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti took to the stage to introduce Gorillaz at Primavera Sound in Barcelona last night.
"My father is one of 10,000 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, but for millions of Palestinians he represents something that Israel cannot imprison: hope," said Barghouti ahead of the band's headline set. "Hope that Palestinian children will grow up in peace. Freedom won in South Africa, in Ireland, and in Algeria, because people like you refused to look away, refused to give up. So keep fighting for Palestine, for Gaza, and for justice." Watch footage of Barghouti below.
@consequence Palestinian activist Aarab Barghouti delivered a speech ahead of Gorillaz's headlining set at Primavera Sound on Saturday. credit: reddit #gorillaz #primaverasound #palestine ♬ original sound - consequence
Barghouti is the primary spokesperson for the #FreeMarwan Campaign to release his father and is vocal in challenging international bodies and human rights organisations to increase pressure on Israel regarding the treatment, solitary confinement, and physical safety of thousands of Palestinian detainees
During the band's set, Gorillaz also brought out Mos Def, De la Soul, Little Simz, and Kara Jackson.
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