Palestinian Center for Human Rights 29 May 2006
PCHR’s preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 12:15 on Sunday, 28 May 2006, a number of gunmen traveling in a white car intercepted Ashraf, a 34-year-old resident of the Rimal area of Gaza City and a lawyer at the Centre, as he was leaving the court compound in Wahda Street, Gaza City. Three gunmen walked up to Ashraf and, at gunpoint, told him to come with them. He refused to comply with the demand, however. One of the gunmen then entered Ashraf’s car and told him to drive and follow his instructions. Ashraf refused to comply with the second demand also. The traffic rush and the gathering of people in the area forced the gunmen to leave the scene. Before leaving, however, one of the gunmen fired at Ashraf. The bullet missed him and hit the front of his car. Ashraf submitted a complaint to the Abbas Police Station and an investigation was launched.
PCHR is extremely concerned over the attempted kidnapping of Ashraf and the subsequent shooting attempt. The Centre calls upon the Palestinian National Authority, represented by the Attorney-General, to investigate this attack and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) is an independent legal body based in Gaza City dedicated to protecting human rights, promoting the rule of law and upholding democratic principles in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. It holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations and is an affiliate of the International Commission of Jurists, the Fédération Internationale des Ligues des Droits de l’Homme (FIDH), and the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network. PCHR is a recipient of the 1996 French Republic Award for Human Rights.
