Sunday, January 24, 2010

Prisoners society in Gaza laments death of detainees parents

Gaza - Ma'an – Mother of Palestinian detainee in Israeli prison Mahmoud Nassar died in Beit Hanoun Saturday. She had not seen her son in six years.

The Wa’ed Society for Detainees and Ex-prisoners denounced the refusal of Israeli authorities for a permit for the man's mother, who was prohibited from visiting him in prison.

Umm Mahmoud is third relative of a Gazan prisoners to pass away this month without being able to see their children, the society said.