Civil and Human Rights Looking Deeper into the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Israel is portrayed as a democracy that shares American values. Is this true? Do all its citizens enjoy the same civil rights before the law? What about the human rights of those under occupation?
Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Court extends solitary confinement of Barghouti: in solitary for 12 months, court allows another 6 months
Haaretz Article: "26/01/2004 16:24 | Court extends solitary confinement of Barghouti | By Reuters
The Beer Sheva District Court on Monday ordered Tanzim leader Marwan Barghouti held in isolation in prison for another six months.
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Barghouti, 43, is on trial accused of orchestrating Palestinian terror attacks that killed 26 people. He has denied the charges against him and accuses Israel of mounting a political show trial. He faces life imprisonment if convicted.
Barghouti has been held in isolation for the past year. Israel Radio said he is allowed visits only from his children. ...
