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Palestinian prisoner denied family visits with infant son born through “smuggled sperm”

rimawiPalestinian prisoner Abdul Karim Rimawi has been denied visits with his newborn son, who was conceived through artificial insemination with his sperm smuggled out of the prison, reported the Ahrar Centre for Prisoners’ Studies.

His wife, Lida Rimawi, gave birth to the baby boy, Majd, at the Razan Medical Centre in Nablus, where doctors have overseen similar reproductive procedures for other Palestinian prisoners and their families.

The prison authorities stated that as the child was conceived and born while Rimawi was imprisoned, they did not recognize his paternity and would not recognize his status as a father of a child from sperm smuggled out of prison.

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On his part, the captive editor Rafat Hamdouna director of the Center of prisoners of studies that this move by the management of prisons is unacceptable and constitute a case of punishment is unsurpassed on the prisoners, who were able to achieve their hopes and wishes reproduction of their sentences high, and added Hamdouna that visitation between father and son is guaranteed in accordance with international conventions, and prisoners will resort to the courts and the law to stop the move unacceptable and unexplained.

The Hamdouna added that there are approximately 18 prisoners waiting for their children by sperm smuggled in the coming months, and nearly 60 other sperm reserved for prisoners of their wives under treatment, and do to prepare for a vaccination and childbirth.

Thaer Halahleh threatens new hunger strike over denial of medical treatment

thaer-halahlehThaer Halahleh is threatening to launch a new hunger strike if he is not provided with appropriate medical treatment, reported the Palestinian Prisoners Society.

Thaer Halahleh, 34, previously was on hunger strike for 77 days in a prior period of administrative detention, securing his release. He was re-arrested and again detained on April 10, 2013. He has been arrested eight times and spent six and a half years in administrative detention total. He was first held in administrative detention in 2000. After many other arrests, he was arrested again in 2008 and spent one year in administrative detention, only to be re-arrested the following year and placed back in administrative detention.

Thaer was informed by a doctor in Ofer Prison that he had contracted Hepatitis C. During a dental operation in Askalan Prison during his previous imprisonment, non-sterile tools were used, and it is believed that this instance of medical malpractice is what has led to this diagnosis.

Thaer reported that he is not being provided with any significant medical treatment. His abdomen is painful and bulging and it is severely painful to sit or even pray.

The Prisoners’ Society said that this is one more example of the ongoing abuse of Palestinian ill prisoners who are regularly denied medical treatment for chronic diseases and severe illness.

September 17 – Surrey: Palestinian Political Prisoners: The Struggle for Freedom

Struggle_for_FreedomTuesday, September 17
5:00 PM
Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Conference Centre A (Cedar 1205A)
12666 72 Ave, Surrey, BC
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/365966520200705

Today, over 5,000 Palestinian political prisoners are held in Israeli jails – many without charge or trial. Mass imprisonment is a fact of life for Palestinians; over 40% of Palestinian men in the West Bank and Gaza have done time in Israeli jails. Everything from being a member of most Palestinian political parties, to giving speeches against the occupation, to resistance, can subject a Palestinian to arrest and imprisonment.

While this is happening, the Canadian and US governments are avidly supporting Israel, and Canadian officials have joined in the labelling of Palestinian political prisoners who are struggling for freedom, for themselves and their people.

Who are the Palestinian political prisoners? Why are they held behind bars? And what can you do to take action? Join us to discuss this and more!

Organized by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. More info: http://samidoun.net samidoun@samidoun.net

ALL ARE WELCOME – FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Take action: Palestinian lawyer Anas Barghouti arrested by Israeli occupation

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Updates: On September 22, Anas Barghouti’s detention was extended at Ofer Military Court to a new hearing on September 24, when military prosecutors announced an indictment would be announced.  Anas’s next hearing will be on October 9, following his charges of membership in an illegal organization and organizing a demonstration. Amnesty International has issued an alert demanding his release.Take action now to demand Anas’ release! 

Palestinian lawyer Anas Barghouti was seized by Israeli forces on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the Container checkpoint near Ramallah. Anas is 30 years old and a lawyer and human rights defender.  Click here to take action now and demand Israeli officials free Anas Barghouti.

On September 17, his arrest was extended for five days by Ofer Military Court for further interrogation. He was held before his hearings in Etzion settlement in harsh conditions, reported Mahmoud Hassan of Addameer, where Barghouti formerly worked as a lawyer for four years. He has eaten twice in 36 hours, was not allowed to shower, change clothes or use personal hygiene items.

In addition to his distinguished legal advocacy for Palestinian prisoners and Palestinian human rights, he is also a dedicated activist, involved in marches, demonstrations and popular actions in support of Palestinian prisoners, against the so-called negotiations, and demanding the implementation of Palestinian rights.

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anas-paHe has been sharply critical of the Palestinian Authority’s practice of security cooperation with the Israeli occupation, as well as politically motivated detentions and arrests of Palestinian political figures. He continues to volunteer with Addameer to work on the cases of political detainees held by the PA. Barghouti himself was summoned on March 6 of this year to the PA’s Preventive Security headquarters for questioning.

Like his fellow human rights defender Ayman Nasser of Addameer, who is currently facing charges of organizing demonstrations and actions in support of Palestinian prisoners, Anas Barghouti is a human rights defender facing repression by the Israeli occupation because of his work in support of Palestinian prisoners and Palestinian national rights.

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Myassar Atyani sentenced to 3 months and 2000 NIS fine

Palestinian activist myassar-atianiMyassar Atyani was sentenced to 3 months in prison and a fine of 2000 NIS at a court hearing at Salem Military Court on September 11, 2013, on charges of entering Palestine ’48 without a permit. Myassar Atyani was arrested on August 15, 2013 while visiting former prisoner Woroud Qasem, along with fellow former prisoners Linan Abu Ghoulmeh and Leena Jawabreh. Myassar Atyani is a leading activist in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners and is a former detainee herself.

Linan Abu Ghoulmeh was sentenced to 60 days and a 1000 NIS fine, and Leena Jawabreh to 30 days and a 1000 NIS fine.

Ayman Hamdan suspends hunger strike after 127 days

aymanhamdanAyman Hamdan suspended his hunger strike after 127 days following an agreement with Israeli prison administration that he will be released at the end of his current administrative detention period, announced Jawad Boulos of the Palestinian Prisoners Society on September 4. He has been on hunger strike since April 28 protesting his confinement without charge or trail under administrative detention.

Hamdan’s most recent detention order, on August 21, was reduced from six months to four months on August 27 at a hearing in Ofer Military Court. He has previously been held for 6 and one-half years in Israeli prisons.  Boulos said that Hamdan thanked all the organizations, institutions and people who supported him in his struggle.

Palestinian prisoners’ advocate Sami Hussein arrested by Israeli forces

sami-husseinSami Hussein, the director of the Follow-up Department at the Palestinian Prisoners Society, was seized by Israeli forces on Monday, September 2 at Jaba checkpoint near al-Ram and taken to an unknown location.

Hussein, 44, was recently released from Israeli custody after over a year in administrative detention without charge or trial. He has been detained on numerous occasions and served over 23 years in occupation prisons.

He was first imprisoned for four years, and then after his release, he was seized again and was imprisoned for 15 years, then from 2005 to the present, he has been repeatedly held without charge or trial under administrative detention.

 

Addameer: 5068 Palestinian prisoners in occupation prisons

Addameer released its latest statistics on the numbers of Palestinian political prisoners currently held in Israeli jails, as of August 2013: 

Type of Prisoner Number of Prisoners
Total Number of Political Prisoners 5068
Administrative Detainees 134 (9 PLC members)
Female prisoners 13
Child prisoners 195 (36 under 16)
Palestinian Legislative Council members 13
East Jerusalem prisoners 180
1948 Territories prisoners 208
Gaza prisoners 422
Prisoners serving life sentences 514
Prisoners serving a sentence above 20 years 433
Prisoners serving more than 25 years 24
Prisoners serving more than 20 years 65
Prisoners before Oslo 79

* On 13 August 2013, 26 prisoners were released as a “good-will” measure in the newest round of negotiations. For more information, please read our latest factsheet here.

Prison authorities escalate use of transfers and raids against Palestinian prisoners

prison-cellFouad Al-Khuffash of the Ahrar centre for prisoners’ studies said that the Israeli Prison Service is again pursuing a policy of transferring Palestinian prisoners from one prison to another in order to disrupt prisoners lives and create chaos in the prisons, and in particular to destabilize the prisoners’ movement.

On September 3, Sheikh Jamal Abu el-Hija and his son were moved from Eshel prison to Shata prison; Mahmoud Issa was moved from Gilboa prison to Eshel; and Abdullah Barghouthi was moved from Shata prison to Eshel. Khuffash noted that Mahmoud Issa has not been kept in one prison for more than three months since his release from solitary confinement on May 17, 2012 as part of the agreement to end the mass prisoner Karama hunger strike.

In addition, Israeli forces have raided a number of prison blocs and units in the preceding days. On Monday, Israeli police stormed Section 1, Room 8 of Ramon prison, under the pretext of searching for mobile phones, and confiscated unrelated tools and electronic devices belonging to prisoners.

Amina Tawil of the Center for Prisoners’ Studies reported that in the past month there were 9 sudden raids of prisoners’ units, including 4 different sections in Negev prison, Section 5 Room 1 in Gilboa Prison, Section 12 in Nafha prison, Section 1 Room 1 in Ramon prison, rooms in Eshel prison, and Room 14 in Ashkelon prison. In each occasion prisoners’ belongings were ransacked and confiscated. The Center stated that these raids are part of an attempt to disorient and break prisoners’ will in order to disrupt and discourage prisoner organizing.

In addition, it was reported on Monday, September 2 that Nafha prison administration announced that prisoners serving sentences of under seven years will be transferred temporarily to the Negev prison, beginning with prisoners of the Fateh movement in section 10. The prison administration said that this is due to repairs, but the Palestine Center for Policy Studies reported that prisoners inside Nafha said that the primary goal of this is the search for mobile phones. In the same context, the Negev prison administration also announced the transfer of some prisoners to other sections under the pretext of repairs, as well as the closure of three sections in Negev prison and the transfer of those there to Ashkelon prison.

 

September 12, Oakland: Beyond Solidarity: Meeting the Standard of Joint Struggle as Set by Prisoner Hunger Strikers

Thursday, September 12
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Eastside Arts Alliance
2227 International Blvd @ 23rd Avenue
Oakland, CA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/441935469253978/

Join us for this event to mark the 5th anniversary of the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network!

A discussion of how to build our unity, looking at the challenges and possibilities for building across movements for self determination and against policing, incarceration, and militarization.

featuring:
Selma James, Global Women’s Strike & IJAN
Nadia Barhoum, Palestinian Youth Movement
Sanyika Bryant, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement
Pierre Labossiere, Haiti Action Committee
Manuel LaFontaine, All of Us or None
Misty Rojo, California Coalition for Women Prisoners
Majeed Shihade, Birzeit University
Representative, Black Alliance for Just Immigration
Representative, TGI Justice Project

Moderated by Sara Kershnar, IJAN and Lara Kiswani, Arab Resource and Organizing Center

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