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Security Chaos and Proliferation of Small Arms
Misuse of Weapons by Armed Groups and Security Personnel
Field Update - 13 April 2006
On
Thursday morning, 13 April 2006, Ibrahim Atallah sustained shrapnel
injuries throughout his body, as a result of an unexplained explosion at
his home in Balata refugee camp, east of
Nablus
. PCHR's preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately
06:50 on the morning of Thursday, 13 April 2006, an explosion occurred in
the house belonging to Ibrahim Ali Atallah (54) in the Tehta area of Balata
refugee camp. The cause of the explosion is as yet unknown. As a result of
the explosion, Atallah sustained shrapnel injuries throughout his body. He
was taken to
Rafedia
Hospital
in
Nablus
for treatment. He was then transferred to the
Specialized
Arabi
Hospital
due to the seriousness of his injuries. In addition, the explosion caused
major damage to the house. PCHR is very concerned over the continued
number of deaths and injuries resulting from the misuse of weapons and
explosives, which has become a prominent feature of the ongoing security
chaos in the region. The Centre stresses the importance of protecting
civilians and ensuring their safety in accordance with international
humanitarian law. The Centre calls upon the Palestinian National Authority
to take preventive measures to prevent such incidents and safeguard the
safety of citizens.
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