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Sunday, February 28, 2010

PLC member Barghouti attends Beit Sahour protest

Maa'an
Mustafa Barghouti, a former Palestinian information minister, attended a demonstration in Beit Sahour, near Bethlehem, on Sunday in protest of the re-opening of a former military base.

The official, a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council and secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative, joined protesters, including international activists, at the Oush Al-Ghrab military post, a site known as Shdema to settlers.

Barghouti's media officer said Israeli soldiers fired stun grenades and tear-gas canisters at protesters. The lawmaker was reportedly hurt after he clashed with Israeli soldiers and his escort, Yousef Al-Khawaja, was hit in the shoulder when forces opened fire.

Three Palestinians affiliated with the PNI were also hurt, Barghouti's media officer said. Full story
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