Author: Reutersarticle author: ReutersID: 1625065894462846600Wed, 2021-06-30 18:15
RAMALLAH: Pressure is mounting on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas over his security forces’ handling of protesters demanding his resignation since one of his biggest critics died in custody.
The US Embassy in Jerusalem said on Tuesday it was “deeply disturbed” by reports that protesters had been intimidated and beaten by plain-clothes officers, and the United Nations condemned what it called “totally unacceptable” attacks.
The security forces have denied deploying officers in civilian clothing against protesters.Main category: Middle-EastTags: Nizar BanatPalestinian Authority (PA)Mahmoud AbbasRamallah
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