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Bil’in’s Abdallah Abu Rahmah Cleared of Stone-Throwing; Convicted of Incitement

Bil’in’s Abdallah Abu Rahmah Cleared of Stone-Throwing; Convicted of Incitement

From the Popular Struggle Coordination Committee. Protest organizer Abdallah Abu Rahmah from Bil’in was convicted of incitement and organizing illegal demonstrations today, after an eight months long military trial, during which he was kept behind bars. He was acquitted of a stone-throwing charge and a vindictive arms-possession charge. Abdallah Abu Rahmah’s verdict was read today in a packed military court room, concluding an eight months long politically motivated show-trial. Diplomats from … Read entire article »

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