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TunisiaThe EU Missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah condemn death sentence issued in Gaza
The European Union Representative and the EU Heads of Mission in Jerusalem and Ramallah issue the following statement.
The EU Missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah condemn the death sentence issued in the Gaza Strip on 9 September 2018.
The EU Missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah recall their firm opposition under all circumstances to the use of capital punishment. The EU considers that abolition of the death penalty contributes to the protection of human dignity and the progressive development of human rights.
The de facto authorities in Gaza must refrain from carrying out any executions of prisoners and comply with the moratorium on executions put in place by the Palestinian Authority, pending the abolition of the death penalty in line with the global trend. (…)
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