The Portuguese Ministry of Justice announced that it has withdrawn from a joint EU-funded project with the Israeli Ministry of Public Security, the Israeli National Police and Israel’s Bar Ilan university. The LAW TRAIN project, aimed at unifying police interrogation methodologies, has generated controversy in Portugal because of vocal opposition to Israel’s participation in the EU’s Horizon 2020 research framework […]
Tag: Torture and Ill-treatment
Europe still funding Israeli torture, drones and racial profiling #Boycott
It is time for European citizens to demand not a penny more of their tax money be spent on Israeli military and security corporations As European leaders are gathered in Brussels to discuss the future of the EU, they would be well advised to put into effect values of accountability, justice and solidarity – and […]
fourth update on Hassan Karajah’s detention
Addameer reports on Hassan's case: "The Jalameh Military Court extended the detention and interrogation of activist and human rights defender HASSAN KARAJAH for 5 more days.His next hearing will be on Thursday 28 February 2013 in Ofer Military Court. The prosecution requested that his detention be extended eight days, which was reduced to 5 days. […]
An Appeal to save the life of Mahmoud Sarsak
Our brother and son, Mahmoud Sarsak, is a 25 years old professional footballer from Rafah refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, today entering his 67th day of hunger strike. We ask you to support Mahmoud and his demand for fair treatment. Your voice can contribute to saving his life and to a little victory against […]
Arrestos, Desde Palestina, Tortura y malos tratos
Campaña Palestina popular contra el Muro del Apartheid Lunes 30 de Abril del 2012 5 de Mayo: Movilización en apoyo a los prisioneros políticos Palestinos! Los prisioneros políticos palestinos se han convertido en un símbolo de constancia e inquebrantable determinación al alzarse por la libertad y la justicia. Contando solo con sus […]
May 5: Mobilize in support of Palestinian political prisoners!
The Palestinian political prisoners have become a symbol of steadfastness and unbreakable determination to stand up for freedom and justice. Counting on nothing more than their own imprisoned bodies and their free spirits, their hunger strikes have already been able to raise awareness and mobilize people across Palestine and the world. At the moment some […]
Ramallah for Khadr Adnan – a Protest of Solidarity and Hope
This morning over a thousand people gathered in front of the Red Cross building in Ramallah/Al Bireh to join the protest organized by the Palestinian youth movements and political parties in solidarity with Khadr Adnan and all Palestinian political prisoners. The protest was organized in conjunction with a general strike proclaimed from noon time […]
Urgent Appeal: Khader Adnan’s Life at Risk as He Enters Day 59 of Hunger Strike
Ramallah, 14 February 2012 – Herak Shebabi expresses its grave concern for the life of Khader Adnan, who received no decision yet in the appeal against his administrative detention order. On the 59th day of his hunger strike, Khader’s health has entered an alarmingly critical stage that will likely have irreversible consequences and could lead […]