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Part of situation: International solidarity for Cuba and Che Guevara (3 clusters)

Red scarf bearing Che Guevara's image travels from Lebanon to Cuba

Che Guevara red scarf Palestinian refugees Graciela Ramírez Shatila refugee camp

A red scarf featuring the image of Che Guevara has become a traveling symbol of resistance, moving from Palestinian refugee camps to Cuba and Latin America.

The history of the scarf dates back to September 2015 in Beirut, Lebanon. During a visit to the Shatila refugee camp, Argentine activist Graciela Ramírez met Kifah Afifi, a former Palestinian combatant and ex-prisoner. During this encounter, Afifi presented Ramírez with the red scarf.

Recently, the symbol was presented to two Palestinian doctors trained in Cuba at the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP). The scarf serves as a gesture of solidarity for those resisting perceived injustices and maintaining sovereignty.

Entities

Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples · Graciela Ramírez · Kifah Afifi · Shatila refugee camp

Sources

Una pañoleta roja con la imagen del Che recorre el mundo [www.siempreconcuba.org]
A red scarf bearing Che’s image travels the world [www.struggle-la-lucha.org]
Los que "aman y fundan" han sido y serán los soportes de la nación [lademajagua.cu]
On a Mission to Win: A Red Scarf Bearing Che’s Image Travels the World [resumen-english.org]
Con la misión de vencer: una pañoleta roja con la imagen del Che recorre el mundo [www.cubainformacion.tv]