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Sunday, March 14, 2010

Families denied prison visits as West Bank closure continues

Ma'an
The Israeli Prison Services cancelled all family visits on Sunday to Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody until the West Bank's lockdown is lifted.

The International Red Cross said family visits to the Negev and Ashkelon prions in Israel were annulled, while Monday's visit to HaSharon, Hadarim, Rimonim, as well as Ashkehlon will also be cancelled as a result of the West Bank's closure.

As a result of the West Bank's closure, families wishing to visit imprisoned relatives will not be allowed entry into Israel. Under the 1949 Fourth Geneva Convention, detainees cannot be transferred to prisons in Israel.  Full story
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