• 17 Apr, 2024
  • Margaret Kamba
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We will continue to support the plight of the Palestinian people: Archbishop Makururu.

By Margaret Kamba 


 As Zimbabwe commemorates this 44th Independence Day celebrations, Johanne, the 5th of Africa church, has expressed its unwavering support and prayers for the Palestinian people.


Paying a courtesy call on the Palestinian Ambassador to comfort them during this tribulations and trying times, Archbishop Andby Makururu encouraged the Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Tamer Almassri to remain strong as the end of the war draws near.


Zimbabwe and Palestine share a revolutionary history of seeking independence of their peoples.


Speaking during a meeting with the Founder of the Johanne the 5th of Africa church, Archbishop Andby Makururu, said his visit was aimed at comforting the people of Palestine.


"I have come to see you before our independence celebrations as you may know we enjoy the peace we have today because of a protracted liberation struggle. The colonizers had occupied this land but God helped us achieve this independence. I was directed by God to come and give you words of comfort. God is the only one who is going to bring peace to the people of Palestine. He has given only one day for the war to end and noone will stop that. The war in Palestine is about to end," Archbishop Makururu said. 


The Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency, Tamer Almassri, said he was pleased with the indigenous church's prayers and support for his country.


"Thank you, Archbishop Makururu, for your support and visit. As you know we have an interest in cooperating with the indigenous churches in Zimbabwe who work with the ruling Party, ZANU PF. As you preach to your congregates, they must be aware of the history," the Ambassador said.


Over 26400 martyrs have been killed, 1300 mosques and 400 schools were destroyed, and 7000 people missing under the rubble. Water, electricity, and food supplies have been cut off.


Efforts by the South African Government the International Court of Justice have been made while solidarity marches in several states including Zimbabwe done to help put an end to the war.