Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Hamas Forces Arrest Two Reporters In Gaza

The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate in Gaza reported Tuesday that members of the Hamas-led security forces in Gaza arrested two Palestinian reporters in central Gaza, and in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian Journalists Syndicate
Palestinian Journalists Syndicate

The two reporters were identified as Salah Abu Salah and Mohammad Awad.
The Journalists Syndicate reported that Hamas security forces broke into the home of Awad in Al Maghazi refugee camp, in central Gaza, and kidnapped him after confiscating his personal computer, documents and a camera from the house.

In Khan Younis, reporter Abu Salah was ordered to head to a security center for questioning, and was detained upon arrival.

The Journalists Syndicate also denounced the Hamas-run Ministry of Interior for preventing it from holding a workshop in cooperation with the International Union of Journalists, marking the International Day to End Impunity, meant to demand justice and raise awareness regarding the failure of governments to prosecute assailants of reporters.

In a statement released Tuesday, the syndicate said that Hamas officials phoned some of its members, and informed them that they will not be allowed to hold the workshop.

The Syndicate demanded Hamas and its security forces to end the violations against the reporters, and to prosecute those responsible for these violations.


International Middle East Media Center

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