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Jerusalem: 01 July , 1997
Sami Ali Mohammed Abd-Rabo: 15th
man to die in PA custody
Abd-Rabo died yesterday around 15:00
at Al-Sarayya prison in Gaza. The cause of death was a blood
clot in the leg, which apparently is related to a liver
illness that Abd-Rabo suffered from before his arrest and
imprisonment. The family has said that there were no signs
of torture on the body. They have not accused the PA of
torturing Abd-Rabo, and there will not be an autopsy.
Abd-Rabo was arrested in February of
this year by General Intelligence (Mukhabarat) for
collaboration with Israel. He was never officially charged,
brought before a court, or tried. Therefore his arrest and
detention were illegal
The family told the prison
authorities about Abd-Rabo’s illness, and warned that he
needed medical attention. Each time the family spoke to the
authorities, they were told not to worry since he would be
released soon anyway. Abd-Rabo suffered from a liver disease
and chronic headaches. He was seen by a doctor in prison,
and received medication.
Abd-Rabo was a resident of Jabalya
village. He was 41 years old and father of 6 children.
The PHRMG calls for an official
investigation into the death of Sami Abd-Rabo. While his
death does not appear to be the result of torture or denial
of medical treatment, his lengthy illegal detention may have
contributed to his illnesses. The PA routinely arrests and
detains suspects or political opponents without following
legal procedures.
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