Press Releases and News Briefs

20/04/2008 - Press Release: Peaceful Assembly Is an Unconditioned Legal Right; Al Mezan Condemns Violent Dispersing of a March in Rafah
06/12/2007 - Joint Press Release: Human Rights Organizations Condemn the Takeover of the Civilian Courts Compound
28/11/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan Condemns Restricting Peaceful Assembly and Assaults on Journalists; Calls for Investigation in the Police Attacks in Ramallah and Hebron
13/11/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan Calls for Investigation into Killing of Six Citizens and Injuring of over Eighty in Gaza
07/11/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan Condemns Increased Killings in Gaza; Calls for Investigations in the Murder of Two People
18/10/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan Condemns the Escalation of the Sate of Insecurity; Calls for Investigation into the Recent Clashes in Gaza
17/10/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan Condemns the Attack on the Courts Compound in Gaza; Calls for Investigation
07/10/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan Condemns the Acts of Abduction, Calls for Investigation into Ayyad's Murder
02/10/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan Calls for Investigations into Acts of Abduction and Torture; Face Increasing Lack of Security in Gaza
07/09/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the EF violence and arrests of citizens and journalists in Gaza
02/09/2007 - Joint Press Release: Al Mezan and Al Dameer call for respect of the right to peaceful assembly within the boundaries of law
24/08/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the restrictions on media and the EF assaults on journalists
19/08/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan calls for investigation into Abu Mhadi's murder
13/08/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the suppression of a peaceful march in Gaza; calls for protecting freedom of Press
12/08/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan calls for investigation into political arrests and degrading treatment in Gaza
02/08/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan calls for revoking a decision prohibiting broadcast of TV program in Gaza
01/08/2007 - Press Release: More Palestinians killed and injured in Gaza; Al Mezan calls for prompt investigation in the murder of Abu Safiya
31/07/2007 - Press Release: Palestinian killed in ambiguous circumstances
30/07/2007 - Press Release: A woman Killed in middle Gaza; Al Mezan calls for investigation and trial of the perpetrators
30/07/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the seizure of newspapers in Gaza and restricting distribution of other papers in the West Bank
24/07/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan calls for investigating the assault against PLC member in Rafah
04/07/2007 - Press Release: BBC correspondent Alan Johnston released after 115 days
02/07/2007 - News Brief: New report by Al Mezan and Al Haq on the violations against civil society organizations in OPT
20/06/2007 - Press Release: Burglary at Al Mezan Center for Human Rights' main office
17/06/2007 - Press Release: Casualties' toll rises in OPT under unrelenting tension and suspense prevail
12/06/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan calls upon the Ministry of Education to postpone final exams
29/05/2007 - News Brief: In two letters to the President and Prime Minister, Al Mezan calls for sober tackling of the internal fighting and security chaos profiles
15/05/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the escalation of armed clashes in Gaza; eighteen killed in two days
14/05/2007 - Press Release: Seven killed, 47 injured and tens kidnapped as clashes renewed in Gaza
08/05/2007 - Press Release: Security chaos continues in Gaza; new honor killings go uninvestigated
06/05/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the assault on school sports day in Rafah
24/04/2007 - News Brief: A special Report on the state of insecurity in Gaza in 2007
22/04/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the escalation of the state of insecurity; calls upon the PNA and international community to act
16/04/2007 - Press Release: As the failure to face the escalation of insecurity continues, Al Mezan calls upon the PNA to restore security and order
11/04/2007 - Press Release: Further attacks on individuals and NGOs in Gaza;Al Mezan calls upon the PNA to take steps to effectively end the increasing assaults
10/04/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan calls for ending of the state of insecurity; release of Johnston
25/03/2007 - Press Release: 13 days following the kidnapping of Johnston, Al Mezan calls upon the PNA and the government to secure his release
25/03/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the attack on a Palestinian cultural organization and calls the PNA to investigate the incident
22/03/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the escalation of infighting; 3 persons killed, 19 injured and 16 kidnapped in the Gaza Strip
16/03/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the assault on UNRWA's director; and calls for prompt investigation into the attack on UN convoy in Gaza
15/03/2007 - Press Release: Killing of women increasing in Gaza: Al Mezan calls on the PNA to ensure respect for the law (updated)
11/03/2007 - Press Release: Clashes between Fatah and Hamas renewed in Beit Hanoun; One killed, eight injured and property attacked
27/02/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan expresses its concern and condemns the increased killing of women in Gaza
21/02/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the escalation of the state of insecurity; Calls upon the PNA to protect civilians and their property
14/02/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the kidnapping of former Attorney General; Calls upon the PNA to identify perpetrators
04/02/2007 - Press Release: Infighting escalates exceeding redlines: 30 killed and 130 injured in three days in Gaza
31/01/2007 - Press Release: Massive increase in victims of Gaza infighting: Al Mezan condemns the serious violations of human rights; calls to end political cover given to such violations
29/01/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the escalation of internal fighting; 32 killed and 125 injured
27/01/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the escalation of infighting; 19 killed, 76 injured and 35 kidnapped
25/01/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan expresses sorrow over the death of Hisham Hammad and demands serious investigation into his death
23/01/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the escalation of the state of insecurity, the killing of 29 persons, 4 women and 2 children, and the attacks against public facilities
23/01/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the bombing of Al Arabiya's Gaza bureau
06/01/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the kidnapping of a Peruvian journalist; calls for his immediate release
06/01/2007 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the serious escalation of the state of insecurity and the killing of 23 Palestinians in one week
17/12/2006 - Joint Press Release: Human Rights NGOs Calls for Dialogue and Referring to the Law to End Tension in the OPT
11/12/2006 - Joint Press Release: Palestinian Human Rights Organizations Call upon the PNA to Urgently Take Measures to Ensure the Security of People
22/11/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the attacks directed at Ali Abu Shahin and the repeated kidnapping of foreigners
02/11/2006 - Press Release: Armed men attack Ash-Shaab radio office in Gaza as the security chaos increases in Gaza
31/10/2006 - Press Release: Insecurity and kidnapping in Gaza: Two cases of abduction and numerous Palestinian victims of internal violence this week
19/09/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan demands the PNA to end security unrest in Gaza Strip; Two citizens killed and 11 injured; assault against Rafah Electricity Company
18/09/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns assault against Palestinian churches and demands justice
17/09/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan expresses concern over escalating security unrest in the Gaza Strip; condemns killing of Brigadier General Tayeh and bodyguards
14/09/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan demands the PNA to end growing insecurity in the Gaza Strip
12/09/2006 - Press Release: One year after disengagement... Security unrest rising in Gaza city
15/08/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the kidnapping of two foreigners in Gaza and demands the PNA to immediately secure the release of the hostages and bring the perpetrators to justice
06/08/2006 - Press Release: AL MEZAN CONDEMNS THE CONTINUING STATE OF INSECURITY AND DEMANDS THE PNA TO TAKE STEPS TO HALT THE PROBLEM
20/06/2006 - Press Release: Explosion at the house of the Head of Gaza's District Court
08/06/2006 - Press Release: The state of insecurity intensifies, resulting in the killing of three Palestinians, injuring of two and kidnapping of two
23/05/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan demands a serious investigation into yesterday's clashes that killed a Jordanian driver and injured five Palestinians
21/05/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the attempt to assassinate Director General of Intelligence Department and the intensified state of insecurity
17/05/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the ongoing state of insecurity and calls upon the PNA to impose the law
14/05/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan expresses solidarity with journalist Bassam Abdullah, and calls upon the PNA to investigate such offensive.
08/05/2006 - Press Release: Intensification of the state of insecurity: 3 Palestinians killed and 12 injured
23/04/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns clashes between university students which injured 35 and damaged buildings
19/04/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns ongoing state of insecurity
23/03/2006 - Press Release: No effective steps are taken to curb the intensifying state of insecurity and growing numbers of victims
20/03/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the ongoing state of insecurity and calls on the PNA to undertake its duties
28/02/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the civilian killing resulting from a family dispute and continuing assaults on public facilities
26/02/2006 - Press Release: Killings of citizens and assaults on public facilities demonstrate the continuing state of insecurity in the Gaza Strip
20/02/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the escalating state of insecurity and calls upon the PNA to halt the worsening instability in Khan Younis.
15/02/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the escalation of the insecurity state
14/02/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the assault against Dr. Othman, and calls upon the PNA to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice
11/02/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan welcomes the release of Egyptian diplomat Hussam Al Musseli and demands to bring kidnappers to justice
03/01/2006 - Press Release: AL Mezan expresses its gratitude to persons and bodies that provided help and support to secure the release of Kate Burton and her parents.
02/01/2006 - Press Release: Al Mezan demands investigation of the kidnapping of Kate Burton; failure of PNA to bring kidnappers to justice will cause more criminal conduct
29/12/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan Center for Human Rights expresses its great concern upon kidnapping Kate Burton and her parents and calls upon the PNA to exert efforts to secure their release
28/12/2005 - News Brief: Al Mezan Center for Human Rights is Greatly Concerned About the News of Kidnapping Its International Coordinator, Kate Burton
21/12/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan Center condemns the kidnapping of the American School Principal and his assistant
04/12/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the growing insecurity and calls on the PNA to provide protection to citizens
14/11/2005 - News Brief: Al Mezan Center condemns the aggression against the Central Elections Commission office in Rafah and the Governorate of Khan Younis
07/11/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan Center condemns the violent actions inflicted upon the Mayor and employees of Jabalia Nazla Municipality, and calls upon the PNA to put an immediate end to the state of insecurity.
31/10/2005 - News Brief: Al Mezan Center for Human Rights and Aman Coalition conduct workshop on the Palestinian Parties Draft Law.
13/10/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan Center condemns the kidnapping of foreign journalists and the assault against the president and members of the board of Al Azhar University
11/09/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan condemns the kidnapping of an Italian Journalist in Gaza and calls the PNA to take action to end the state of insecurity
22/08/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan Welcomes the Release of Journalist Mohamed Ouathi and Calls on the Palestinian National Authority to Bring his Kidnappers to Justice
22/08/2005 - Joint Press Release: Human Rights Organizations in the Gaza Strip Condemn the Kidnap of a French Journalist and Demand His Immediate Release
16/08/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan Condemns the Kidnapping of French Journalist Mohamed Al Ouathi and Calls Upon the PNA to Open An Investigation into This Incident
03/08/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan Center Condemns Attack on the House of the Head of the Higher Judiciary Council in Gaza
02/08/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan Center Condemns Attack on the Prosecutor General’s house and Demands that the PNA Put an End to the State of Insecurity in the Strip
30/07/2005 - Press Release: AL Mezan Center Condemns Kidnap of two Foreigners and a Palestinian Security Apparatus Member in the Gaza Strip
19/07/2005 - Press Release: The Al Mezan Center expresses grave concern about the security situation in the OPT, and holds the PNA completely responsible for its continued deterioration.
15/07/2005 - Press Release: Three Children Killed and 51 Palestinians Injured After Internal Armed Clashes in the Gaza Strip
14/07/2005 - Press Release: AL Mezan Condemns the Kidnapping of Two Foreigners in Gaza.
30/06/2005 - Press Release: One Palestinian Killed and 5 Injured as Internal Unrest Continues
14/06/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan Demands the Abolishment of the Death Penalty in the OPT
12/06/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan Warns about the Deterioration of Security situation and the Rule of Law, Due to the Spread of Small Arms in the Gaza Strip
31/05/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan strongly condemns the attack on NGO in Khan Younis and calls for investigation
29/05/2005 - Press Release: Al Mezan Center for Human Rights condemns attack on Jabalia Municipality