Category: Press Releases
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Egyptian forces detain Gaza Freedom Marchers in el-Arish and shut down Gaza Memorial in Cairo
Gaza Freedom March 27 December 2009 On Sunday, 27 December, the Egyptian security forces detained a group of 30 internationals in their hotel in el-Arish and another group of 8 at the bus station. They also broke up a memorial action commemorating the Cast Lead massacre at the Kasr al Nil Bridge. At noon on…
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Settlers’ ‘Price Tag’ campaign hits Sheikh Jarrah
26 December 2009 ”The settlers yelled: Come out, this is our house” Nadine Sabbagh 15-years-old, attacked in her home by settlers. Just before midnight, on Christmas Day, 25 December 2009, the Sabbagh family was attacked by around 30 settlers. The settlers knocked at their door and told the family that they should come out of…
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Desmond Tutu calling for immediate release of Bil’in activist Abdallah Abu Rahmah
24 December 2009 Elders’ chair, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, has expressed his deep concern about the arrest and indictment of Abdallah Abu Rahmah of Bil’in and has called for his unconditional release. Abu Rahmah is a school teacher and coordinator of the Bil’in Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlements, which has carried out a five…