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Arab Network Condemns Alleged Abuse of Marwan Barghouti, Urges Global Action
April 15, 2026
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CHICAGO /PNN / The General Secretariat of the Arab Network for Culture, Opinion and Media has condemned what it described as ongoing abuses against prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti, marking the 24th anniversary of his imprisonment with a call for increased international action.In a statement issued from Chicago, the network said the treatment of Barghouti represents “one of the most severe forms of systematic repression,” arguing that it goes beyond an individual case and reflects broader attempts to suppress Palestinian political expression.The organisation accused Israeli authorities of subjecting Barghouti to prolonged isolation, torture and denial of basic rights, including access to medical care, describing these practices as violations of international law.
It added that such actions point to a system operating “without accountability,” amid what it called a “shameful international silence.”The network said Barghouti remains a symbol of resilience despite his imprisonment, adding that “the will for freedom is not broken behind bars,” and stressing that the issue of Palestinian prisoners should remain a priority on the global human rights agenda.It also called on journalists, intellectuals and human rights advocates worldwide to intensify media and legal efforts to expose alleged violations and to push for accountability through international legal mechanisms.Barghouti, a leading figure in the Palestinian Nationale movement Fatah. has been imprisoned by Israel since 2002.
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