The Independent Commission for Human Rights seriously looks with great concern at the death of the activist Nizar Banat, the 44-year-old former candidate for the Freedom and Dignity electoral list for the Legislative Council elections. Nizar’s death was announced shortly after his arrest by a large security force at 3 am today, 24 June 2021, in the southern region of Hebron. According to the testimonies of eyewitnesses and family members, who were with him, he was beaten and sprayed with gas during his arrest.

ICHR has begun investigating and collecting information about the death incident. Additionally, ICHR will participate in the autopsy through a forensic doctor delegated by the Commission. The results of the investigation will be announced immediately. ICHR also agreed with Al-Haq to coordinate efforts and work jointly to investigate the incident.