Jerusalem’s African community stands with Al-Aqsa

From time to time, the Palestine Center distributes articles it believes will enhance understanding of the Palestinian political reality. The following article by Aziza Nofal was published by Al-Monitor on August 9, 2017.

“Jerusalem’s African community is relatively small and consists of nearly 50 families living in the Bab al-Majlis neighborhood of the Old City. The majority of the community comes from countries such as Chad, Nigeria, Senegal and Sudan. Their ancestors came to Jerusalem in successive periods, beginning in the Ottoman era and continuing into the British Mandate.”

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