This piece was reprinted by OpEd News with permission or license. It may not be reproduced in any form without permission or license from the source.
DCI/Palestine "encountered (no) single case where an adult in a position of authority, such as a soldier, doctor, judicial officer or prison staff, intervened on behalf of a child who was mistreated."
Female Detainees
They comprise a small percent of the total, around 4% in 2008. Like others, female child prisoners are usually incarcerated in Israel with adults, in violation of international law prohibiting both practices.
One of many poignant images shows a teenage girl and the caption: "I am not a terrorist."
Another, on the Separation Wall, shows a young girl holding balloons on strings being lifted into the air to liberation.
Administrative Detention
Under Military Order 1591, Palestinians, including children, can be detained without charge or trial for renewable six-month periods that can last years.
Fourth Geneva's Article 42 and ICCPR's Article 4 permit them only if:
Next Page 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15
(Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).
