Rights group accuses Israel of abusing Palestinian prisoners

[Scurrilous]

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"An Israeli rights group claimed on Sunday the military regularly abuses Palestinian prisoners, including children, after their arrest.

In its annual report, the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel mentions 90 cases of detainees claiming to have been mistreated by soldiers.

"On certain occasions, the ill treatment of Palestinian detainees is highly violent, resulting in serious injuries," the report said.

"At other times, abuse manifests itself in a routine of beating, degradation and additional abuse."

"Minors, who must be granted special protection under both Israeli and international law are also victims of abuse," the group said.

The report, which covers the period from June 2006 to October 2007, lists numerous cases of Palestinian prisoners who were abused "after they had been arrested, bound and no longer present a danger to soldiers."

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[TaffyMoon]

1. Maybe Someone Will Report This

Maybe Not.

[TaffyMoon]

2. Sadly seems like I was right - no one will even read it.

[Vegasaurus]

3. Unfortunately, abuse often happens in prisons

even against Fatah members by Hamas.

Or sometimes they suicide bomb each other.

It doesn't make it right for Israel to do this, but they have plenty of company.

Prisoner abuse is a big problem.

[LeftishBrit]

4. Horrible. At least, I'm glad that the PCAT taken the matter up.

I hope that heads roll, and that the abuse is stopped.