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PCHR Calls for Investigating Hamas Illegal Executive Force's Acts in Gaza Strip
RAMALLAH-GAZA, September 25, 2007(WAFA)-Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) strongly condemned the use of torture perpetrated by Hamas illegal executive forces against citizens in the Gaza Strip and called for immediately investigating these incidents.
In a statement, PCHR condemned these illegal actions and called for ceasing them and prosecuting their perpetrators, as well as ensuring that legal guidelines pertaining to torture are respected.
It said that the Center’s preliminary investigation indicates that in the morning of Wednesday, 19 September 2007, the Executive Force launched a widespread arrests campaign in Beach Camp in Gaza City. Approximately 50 people were detained after 2 members of the Force were shot and injured by unknown gunmen earlier on the same day. One of the injured Force members, Ali Sa’id Matar (18), died of his wounds on Sunday, 23 September. Force members raided several houses and searched them.
PCHR affirmed that arrests are regulated by Palestinian Law and are the authority of law-enforcement parties, represented by the civilian police under orders and supervision of the Attorney-General.
