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Press Release: Al Mezan calls for investigation into death of inmate in Khan Younis Reform and Rehabilitation Center

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3 April 2022 |Reference 15/2022

In a press statement issued on Sunday morning, 3 April 2022, the Ministry of Interior announced the death of detainee Salem Ouda Abu Telikh, 50, while in custody in Khan Younis Reform and Rehabilitation Center, after a sudden deterioration of his health condition. Abu Telikh was taken to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis at 1am and pronounced dead minutes after arrival. The Ministry added that an investigation has been opened into the incident.

 

According to Al Mezan’s investigation, Abu Telikh was imprisoned on 28 March 2021 on criminal charges and then transferred to Khan Younis Reform and Rehabilitation Center on 27 July 2021. His family confirmed that he did not have health concerns in the past.  

 

According to the superintendent of the Khan Younis Reform and Rehabilitation Center, at around 8am on Saturday, 2 April 2022, Abu Telikh complained of heartburn after eating breakfast. At around midnight, he complained of shortness of breath. The prison clinic nurse helped him breathe with a nebulizer. At around 1am, one of the inmates in the same room noticed that Abu Telikh had lost consciousness and told the prison administration. Abu Telikh was immediately admitted to Nasser Hospital, where he died shortly after his arrival. His body was transferred for forensic assessment.  

 

Al Mezan regrets the death of Abu Telikh and calls on the relevant authorities to launch a swift and thorough investigation into the incident. Al Mezan reiterates that every death in custody must be investigated swiftly and transparently in accordance with the law, and that the results must be properly shared with the public.

 

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