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Publish date15 Mar 2025 - 18:31
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UN Special Rapporteur on Torture calls for investigations into deaths of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons

The UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Alice Jill Edwards, has urged for an expedited investigation into the deaths of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons.
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture calls for investigations into deaths of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons
She noted that enforcing the ceasefire agreement in Gaza was a positive development while condemning the maltreatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, particularly after October 7, 2023.
She said that many detainees released under the exchange agreement had been arbitrarily detained and endured severe conditions during their captivity.
Describing the condition of the released detainees, she highlighted their frailty and deteriorating health, emphasizing the need for independent and impartial investigations into torture.
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