Urgent Action update: Hunger-striking detainee admitted to hospital
The Palestinian authorities have transferred social justice activist Suha Jbara to a hospital in Jericho following a deterioration in her health condition. She has been on hunger strike since 22 November to protest against her arbitrary detention. Her next court hearing is scheduled for 20 December.
Take action.
Please write immediately in Arabic or English or your own language, calling on the authorities to:
- Release Suha Jbara immediately unless she is promptly charged with a recognizable criminal offense;
- Ensure that, Suha Jbara is not punished in any way for her hunger strike, is treated humanely at all times, and given access to adequate medical care by independent health professionals, including if necessary, in a hospital which can provide adequate specialist treatment;
- Order a prompt, impartial, independent and effective investigation into Suha Jbara’s allegations of torture and other ill-treatment in Jericho Detention and Interrogation Centre and ensure that any officials identified as responsible are immediately suspended and subjected to disciplinary and criminal proceedings.
PLEASE SEND APPEALS BEFORE 24 JANUARY 2019 TO:
Minister of Justice
Ali Abu Diak
Ministry of Justice
Ramallah, State of Palestine
Facebook: Ali Abu Diak
Fax: +970 (2) 2973265
Email: mabusondos@moj.pna.ps
Salutation: Dear Minister
Attorney General
Ahmad Barak
Office of the Public Prosecutor
Ramallah, State of Palestine
Facebook: Dr. Ahmad Barak
Fax: +970 (2) 2983071
Email: ag.office@pgp.ps
Salutation: Dear Attorney General
And copies to:
Prime Minister
Rami Hamdallah
Ramallah, State of Palestine
Twitter handle: @RamiHamdalla
Fax: +970 (2) 2968989
Email: salaheddin@pmo.pna.ps
Salutation: Dear Prime Minister
Also send copies to diplomatic representatives accredited to your country.
Palestinian Mission in the UK 5 Galena Road, Hammersmith, London W6 0LT United Kingdom Phone: +44(0)208 563 0008 Fax: +44(0)208 563 0058 Email: info@palmissionuk.org
Please check with your section office if sending appeals after the above date.