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South Africa bans charter flights to Palestinian territories, citing risks of forced displacement, aligning with its support for Palestinian rights.
South Africa has banned charter flights to and from Palestinian territories, citing concerns they may facilitate forced displacement or ethnic cleansing.
The move, announced by the Department of Home Affairs, reflects the country’s broader stance on Palestinian rights and its opposition to population transfers.
While specific flight details remain undisclosed, the ban applies to all such charters and is enforced with regional aviation partners.
Regular commercial flights are unaffected.
The decision aligns with South Africa’s history of advocating for Palestinian statehood and its ongoing legal efforts at the International Court of Justice.
Sudáfrica prohíbe los vuelos chárter a los territorios palestinos, citando riesgos de desplazamiento forzado, en consonancia con su apoyo a los derechos palestinos.