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Ashton concerned at conviction of Palestinian rights activist

23-05-2012

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said yesterday she was very concerned at the decision of an Israeli military court to convict a Palestinian human rights defender protesting against Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
 
A statement issued by her spokesperson said:
 
"The High Representative is very concerned by the conviction of Bassem Tamimi in an Israeli military court on 20 May 2012 on charges of taking part in illegal demonstrations and of soliciting protesters to throw stones.
 
"The EU considers Bassem Tamimi to be a 'human rights defender' committed to non-violent protest against the expansion of an Israeli settlement on lands belonging to his West Bank village of Nabi Saleh. The EU attended all court hearings in his case and is concerned at the use of evidence based on the testimony of a minor who was interrogated in violation of his rights.
 
"The EU believes that everyone should be able to exercise their legitimate right to protest in a non- violent manner." (EU Neighbourhood Info)
 
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