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APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Gaza, 26 June 2021. Palestinian supporters of Al-Ahrar movement take part in a protest following the death of Nizar Banat, a Palestinian parliamentary candidate who criticised the Palestinian Authority and died after being arrested by PA security forces, in front of the Legislative Council headquarters.

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Thousands of mourners attended the funeral of Palestinian human rights activist Nizar Banat, a day after he died following his arrest by Palestinian security forces.

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, Gaza, 26 June 2021. Palestinian supporters of Al-Ahrar movement take part in a protest following the death of Nizar Banat, a Palestinian parliamentary candidate who criticised the Palestinian Authority and died after being arrested by PA security forces, in front of the Legislative Council headquarters. STORYLINE Thousands of mourners attended the funeral of Palestinian human rights activist Nizar Banat, a day after he died following his arrest by Palestinian security forces. 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 Ashraf Amra/ APAwire

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