Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Mr. Maxwell Gaylard, on the anniversary of the death of Julian Mer Khamis

Jerusalem, 04 April 2012

"On the first anniversary of the murder of Juliano Mer Khamis, co-founder and leader of the Freedom Theater in Jenin, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the occupied Palestinian territory takes this opportunity to remember a visionary and courageous peacemaker and a champion of culture and freedom of expression, calling upon all concerned authorities to intensify the efforts to bring his murderers to justice."

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Document symbol: Gaylard_JulianMerKhamis
Document Type: Press Release, Statement
Document Sources: United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the OPT
Subject: Education and culture, Incidents
Publication Date: 04/04/2012