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APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Ramallah – 24 June 2021. Members of Independent Commission for Human Rights hold a press conference after death of Palestinian parliamentary candidate and activist Nizar Banat

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The Palestinian parliamentary candidate and activist died early on June 24 shortly after being arrested by Palestinian Authority security forces in the West Bank city of Hebron, governor Jibrin al-Bakri said.

The family of Nizar Banat claimed he was beaten to death, sparking condemnation from human rights activists, marches in the West Bank city of Ramallah, and calls for an inquiry, including from the European Union, who said they were "shocked and saddened".

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RESTRICTION SUMMARY: APAwire CLIENTS ONLY SHOTLIST: APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Ramallah – 24 June 2021. Members of Independent Commission for Human Rights hold a press conference after death of Palestinian parliamentary candidate and activist Nizar Banat STORYLINE The Palestinian parliamentary candidate and activist died early on June 24 shortly after being arrested by Palestinian Authority security forces in the West Bank city of Hebron, governor Jibrin al-Bakri said. The family of Nizar Banat claimed he was beaten to death, sparking condemnation from human rights activists, marches in the West Bank city of Ramallah, and calls for an inquiry, including from the European Union, who said they were "shocked and saddened". Footage by APAwire

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