PEN International, a worldwide association of writers, strongly condemned the recent arrest of writer and prominent Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi by Israeli forces on Nov. 6, 2023. PEN International reports Tamimi is currently being held in incommunicado detention, raising concerns about her safety amidst reports of torture and ill-treatment. Tamimi's mother was detained in an adjacent room and heard Ahed screaming. This alarming development comes on the heels of the deaths of at least two Palestinian prisoners while in Israeli custody since Oct. 7. PEN Int'l called upon the Israeli authorities to immediately disclose Ahed Tamimi's whereabouts, release her unconditionally, and put an end to the practice of arbitrary detention of Palestinians. Furthermore, the organisation demanded that until her release, Tamimi be granted regular access to her family and lawyers of her choosing.
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