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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Bil'in Palestinian protester ordered to remain in Israeli prison for duration of trial

Ma'an
...Adeeb who was arrested from the demonstration against Israeli separation wall on 10 July; he is a father of six and supports his elderly mother.

According to organizers of the Popular Committee Against the Wall, 17 Bil’in residents have been arrested since the weekly protests against the wall began five years ago. Of the 17 arrested, “13 are still in detention; most are children,” a statement from the group said.

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