 |  | [Ramallah, 9 June 2009] – Three administrative detention cases being followed by DCI-Palestine have recently undergone review by Israeli authorities.
 Mohammad Balbol - UA-1/08
Mohammad Balbol’s second administrative detention order was originally set for review on 24 May 2009, however, this date was brought forward by order of the Administrative Detention Court to 23 March 2009. On 23 March 2009, Mohammad was issued with a third administrative detention order for another four months. Mohammad has now been held without charge or trial since 25 July 2008. His latest order will be reviewed again on 22 July 2009.
 Mohammad Baran - UA-3/09
On 27 May 2009, an Israeli military commander issued Mohammad Baran with a fourth administrative detention order for a further three months. This decision was confirmed by the Administrative Detention Court on 31 May 2009. Mohammad has now been held without charge or trial since 1 March 2008. His latest administrative detention order will be reviewed again on 26 August 2008.
 Ahmed Mijermi - UA-2/09
According to the latest reports, Ahmed Mijermi’s fifth administrative detention order has not been renewed, but he has not been released. DCI-Palestine is making further inquiries to ascertain the whereabouts and status of Ahmed who has now been in detention since 9 December 2007.
Administrative detention
Administrative detention is detention without charge or trial and is often based on 'secret evidence'. Israeli Military Order 1591 empowers military commanders to detain Palestinians, including children as young as 12, for up to six months if they have 'reasonable grounds to presume that the security of the area or public security require the detention'. The initial six month period can be extended by additional six-month periods indefinitely. This procedure denies the detainee the right to a fair trial and the ability to adequately challenge the basis of his or her detention.
There are currently around 449 Palestinians in administrative detention of which seven were children when they received their orders. For more information visit the DCI-Palestine website at Freedom Now.
To take action, click on the UA number beside each boy's name. | 
