Jerusalem, 26 June 2013
Local EU statement on executions in Gaza
“The EU Missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah condemn the execution of two citizens carried out by the de facto authorities in the Gaza Strip on 22 June 2013.
The EU Missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah recall the EU's firm opposition under all circumstances to the use of capital punishment. The EU considers that abolition of the death penalty contributes to human dignity and the progressive development of human rights. It considers capital punishment to be cruel and inhuman, failing to provide deterrence to criminal behaviour, and representing an unacceptable denial of human dignity and integrity.
The de facto authorities in Gaza should refrain from carrying out any executions of prisoners and comply with the de facto moratorium on executions put in place by the Palestinian Authority, pending abolition of the death penalty in line with the global trend”.
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Document Sources: European Union (EU)
Subject: Casualties, Gaza Strip, Human rights and international humanitarian law, International presence, Prisoners and detainees
Publication Date: 26/06/2013