“SHAMS” center extremely condemns inflicting death by handing on Sunday October 9th by the Court of First Instance in Khan Younis upon the citizen (T/L). Who was accused of intentional murder breaking the articles of the Palestinian Law. Additionally, the Panel for Serious Crimes in the Court of First Instance of Khan Younis accused the woman (T/L) of the case in which the 13 years –old child Dalia Mustafa Abu Gharaba due to being shot in head. A family fight took place on Saturday November 12th of 2011 between families’ members to the east of Deir Albalah, resulted in using fire by one party causing the murder of the child Abu Gharaba.
“SHAMS” center reminds that death sentences are being issued uncontrollably, and in 2016 until 9/10/2016 (16) death sentences have been issued. This represents a serious threat and gives space for wondering about the procedures of prosecuting, guarantees of fair trial, in addition to the influence and pressure of the public opinion on courts.
“SHAMS” center is concerned about the time of inflicting death sentences, when the whole world is celebrating World Day against Death Penalty on October 10th. This annual occasion indicates the cultural, social, political development of nations and reminds of the disadvantages of resorting to the capital punishment and encourages efforts toward reducing or the abolition of death penalty for all crimes.
“SHAMS” center appeals to respecting the approaches of the Palestinian leaders for the purpose of accession to additional human rights treaties which guarantee the right to life. The center also urges the Palestinian National Authority to sign the Second Protocol of 1989 Annexed to the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights on the abolition of death penalty. It also urges the Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas so as not to approve death sentences, and to use his constitutional powers aiming to abolish the capital punishment from Palestinian legislations.
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