Bureau

Statement on the arrest of Mr. Aziz DWEIK,

President of the Palestinian Legislative Council

Following the arrest of the President of the Palestinian Legislative Council, Mr. Aziz DWEIK, the EMPA Bureau expresses its strong indignation at this

attack on the democratic values expressed by the Palestinian People.

The EMPA Bureau recalls that several Members of the Palestinian Legislative Council participate with Israeli Parliamentarians in EMPA activities.

The EMPA Bureau asks the Israeli authorities to release President DWEIK immediately.