Banjul, Gambia - May 4, 2024

Storyline:
The 15th session of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Summit Conference opened on Saturday in Banjul, The Gambia's capital, under the theme "Enhancing Unity and Solidarity Through Dialogue for Sustainable Development."

The two-day summit is taking place at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center, with more than 3,000 representatives in attendance.

The representatives are engaging in discussions and putting forward suggestions on various issues, including the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the situation in Sudan and other countries, the economic and social development of Muslim nations worldwide, as well as climate change.

Gambian President Adama Barrow remarked that the summit is being held in a difficult context marked by the situation in the Gaza Strip.

The crisis poses a serious challenge to stability and peace in the world, he said, stressing that "the affected Palestinian communities must regain their dignity."

Barrow urged the OIC "to chart a new path toward peace and reconciliation."

OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza and reaffirmed the OIC's support for, and its commitment to, the Palestinian people.

Founded in 1969, the OIC has 57 member states. Aiming to strengthen economic, social, cultural, scientific and other cooperation between Islamic countries, the summit conference is held every three years.

Shotlist:
Banjul, Gambia - May 4, 2024:
1. Various of 15th session of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Summit Conference in progress, attendees;
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Adama Barrow, Gambian President (ending with shot 3):
"The ongoing violence and instability in the region and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continue to make the prospects of peace remote. In fact, the hostilities pose a serious threat to regional stability and global peace. I call upon member states to take decisive actions to address the root causes of the conflict and work towards a just and lasting solution."
3. Various of conference in progress, attendees;
FILE: Khan Younis, Gaza Strip - April 11, 2024:
4. Various of thick black smoke billowing from behind destroyed buildings;
5. Various of destroyed buildings seen from moving vehicle;
Rafah City, Gaza Strip - Recent:
6. Various of tents, displaced Palestinians.

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