Demolition of several structures of the Maada Community Center in Silwan – EU missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah statement – Press release/Non-UN document

Jerusalem, 17 February 2012

Local EU Statement on the demolition

of several structures of the Maada Community center in Silwan

"The EU missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah condemn the demolition of several structures of  the Maada Community Center in the neighbourhood of Silwan (East Jerusalem) on 13 February.

The Maada Community Center, with its cultural and educational activities for youth and women, plays a vital role in the community of Silwan, one the most sensitive neighbourhoods of East Jerusalem.

The EU missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah recall the Council Conclusions of 8 December 2009, which stated that demolitions on occupied land are illegal under international law and called on the Government of Israel to cease all discriminatory treatment of Palestinians in East Jerusalem”.

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