Statement by the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process,
Mr. Robert Serry, on the death of Minister Ziad Abu Ein
Jerusalem, 10 December 2014
The Special Coordinator is deeply saddened by the death of Minister Ziad Abu Ein who died today during protest activity in the village of Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, which resulted in clashes with Israeli security forces. He expresses his condolences to Minister Abu Ein’s family, the Palestinian people and its leadership.
The Special Coordinator urges the Israeli authorities to conduct a prompt, thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstance of his death and appeals for calm.
ENDS
Document Type: Statement
Document Sources: United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)
Subject: Casualties, Incidents, Occupation, Security issues, Settlements
Publication Date: 10/12/2014
Document Sources: United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)
Subject: Casualties, Incidents, Occupation, Security issues, Settlements
Publication Date: 10/12/2014