Letters and Appeals
29 December 2005
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29/12/2005 Urgent Appeal
As the news regarding the kidnapping of the International Coordinator of Al Mezan Center for Human Rights Kate Burton and her parents by an unidentified armed group were confirmed, Al Mezan Center strongly condemn the kidnapping of a human rights employee who is dedicated to help the Palestinians.
Al Mezan expresses its deep worries and concern about this incident and calls upon the PNA and its security apparatuses and the Palestinian factions to immediately intervene to secure the release of Kate Burton and her parents.
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Al Mezan calls on the Palestinian Council of Ministers to issue a decree setting the date for local elections in Gaza
Deeply concerned by the continued issuance of death sentences in Gaza, Al Mezan urges the complete abolition of this practice
Al Mezan strongly condemns the police crackdown on peaceful protests in Gaza and assaults on journalists
Al Mezan strongly condemns police attacks on peaceful protesters in Gaza and calls for swift investigation into reported violence
Al Mezan strongly condemns the death of Khan Younis resident and urges local authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident