Palestinian Prisoners Day: Highlighting the
Ongoing Suffering of Thousands
Written by Ahmad Jaradat, Alternative Information Center
(AIC)
Today, the 17th of April, Palestinians commemorate Palestinian
Prisoners Day to remind both the international and the local publics
that thousands of Palestinians, including hundreds of children, are
currently imprisoned in Israeli military jails, often following
administrative detention, and exposed to various forms of torture and
inhumane treatments. Every year on the 17th of April is used to raise
awareness about the situation of Palestinian prisoners.
The issue of Palestinian prisoners is a crucial one in Palestinian
society, directly affecting thousands of prisoners and their families
psychologically, socially and economically.
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