PA must end arbitrary detention, torture, ill-treatment of Palestinians, UN rights office demands
The United Nations human rights office has called on the Palestinian Authority to stop arbitrary detention, torture, and ill‑treatment of Palestinians. It highlighted that individuals, including children, are being held by PA security forces despite court orders for their release. The demand reflects ongoing concerns about human‑rights violations within the PA’s jurisdiction.
- ▪The UN office confirmed that the PA security force continues to detain individuals, including minors, in violation of court orders.
- ▪The UN rights office urged the Palestinian Authority to end practices of arbitrary detention, torture, and ill‑treatment.
- ▪The statement underscores broader international scrutiny of human‑rights conditions under the PA’s governance.
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PA must end arbitrary detention, torture, ill-treatment of Palestinians, UN rights office demandsIndividuals, including children, are being held by the PA security force despite court orders for their release, the UN office confirmed. Follow us on GooglePALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah (L) and Hamas politburo member Khalil al-Hayya.(photo credit: Nasser Nasser/Pool/Yamam al Shaar/Reuters)
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