Palestinian Child Political Prisoners 2006 Report

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In 2006, Israel continued its policy of arresting and imprisoning Palestinian children. Some 700 Palestinian children (under 18) were arrested by Israeli soldiers over the course of the year. Of these, around 25 children were held on administrative detention orders, imprisonment without charge or trial. The overwhelming majority of those arrested in 2006 were boys; there were eight girl child prisoners who served sentences at different points during the year. Of these, four had been arrested in 2006.

Further information

pdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/DCI_Palestine_Prisoners_06.doc

Organisation: 
Defence for Children International - Palestine Section
Attachment Link: 
http://www.crin.org/docs/DCI_Palestine_Prisoners_06.doc

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