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February 12, 2013

Increasing psychological and neurological illness among Palestinian prisoners

The phenomenon of prisoners of war is one of the most significant consequences of conflict between nation states or in countries subject to occupation. There is no doubting the...

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January 11, 2013

The health risks posed by water pollution in the Gaza Strip

The worsening problem of water in the Middle East is one of the most significant and dangerous struggles currently facing the region today. From issues of continuous deterioration in...

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December 14, 2012

Lords call for economic sanctions against Israel

In a House of Lords debate on the plight of Palestinian citizens of Israel (“Arab Israelis”) called by the Lord Bishop of Exeter, peers from across the political spectrum...

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August 7, 2012

A window into my life...

The following piece of writing is based on the true story of Hadil Ghalia and many other Palestinians living under occupation. Friday, my beloved Friday. It was our day...

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May 14, 2012

Ibrahim Hamid Solitary Confinement Prisoner #3

Ibrahim Hamid was born and raised in the West Bank village of Silwad, north-east of Ramallah. He obtained a BSc degree in political science from Birzeit University and worked...
May 8, 2012

Abdullah al-Barghouti Solitary Confinement Prisoner #2

“To see my children is tastier than food, and being with other human beings is more stimulating than drink” Abdullah al-Barghouti is on hunger-strike to obtain a mere fraction...
May 1, 2012

The battle of empty stomachs

It is almost two weeks since Palestinian prisoners began their hunger strike for dignity and freedom. Hundreds are held without charge or trial, and scores have been locked in...
May 1, 2012

Ahmad Sa'adat Solitary Confinement Prisoner #1

Ahmad Sa’adat is the General Secretary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council. He was born in the...
October 19, 2011

A harvest of tears: Palestinian agriculture continues to suffer as a result of ruthless Israeli policies

Olive production It is olive harvest season once again in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) and something unusual is taking place, something unique to this region. Unlike most harvests...

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August 15, 2011

Week 21: Nafiz Ahmad Talib Harz Palestinian political prisoner

The grandchildren of Nafiz Harz have been waiting to meet their grandfather who disappeared from his family’s life a quarter of a century ago. Their pain and patience may...

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