Anglican Palestinian woman Layan Nasir released from detention …
Dec 6, 2024 · [Episcopal News Service] Layan Nasir, a 24-year Anglican Palestinian woman who had been held by Israel in administrative detention for eight months without charge, was released Dec. 5 after Episcopal and Anglican leaders joined global authorities this year in condemning Israel’s detention policies.
Young Palestinian Christian woman freed after eight months in …
Dec 6, 2024 · UPDATE: Another young Christian Palestian woman, Lian Kaid, was released from 'administrative detention' on the same day as Layan. The news of her release was confirmed by the Palestinian Ambassador to the Holy See, Issa Kassissieh.
Palestinian Anglican Layan Nasir freed by Israelis after eight months
Dec 6, 2024 · LAYAN NASIR, a Palestinian Anglican who was detained by Israeli forces in April, has been released to scenes of jubilation in her home town, Birzeit, in the West Bank. On Thursday afternoon, her parents received a phone call to say that she had been released.
Family of Christian Palestinian woman held in Israeli detention …
May 12, 2024 · Layan is currently incarcerated in Israel's notorious Damon Prison, and her family has not been able to either visit her, talk to her or to bring her clothes or any other necessities. According to the family, Layan was able to speak to a male and female lawyer, and so far no charges have been filed. The two lawyers were assigned to Layan to ...
Christian woman’s arrest in West Bank causes Anglican concern
Apr 13, 2024 · Anglican leaders have voiced alarm following the arrest of a Christian woman by Israeli forces in the West Bank, about three years after she was previously detained for her association with a student group Israel deems illegal.
From a Palestinian mother to the world: “Bring my daughter home”
Aug 8, 2024 · Layan’s parents have shared her story with World Council of Churches (WCC) moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm and WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, who called for the immediate release of Layan and other unjustly detained Palestinians.
Episcopal Church raises increasing alarm at Israel’s refusal to …
Jul 11, 2024 · At its April meeting, Executive Council urged “the end of the continued detention of thousands of Palestinians without charge, as particularly highlighted by the case of Layan Nasir.”
Episcopal Church releases statement of concern for Palestinian …
Jun 19, 2024 · [Episcopal News Service] Layan Nasir, a 23-year-old Palestinian Anglican woman, continues to be held in administrative detention without charge by Israel after her arrest in early April, according to a June 18 statement released by …
‘My Tears Don’t Dry’ – Layan’s Story Sheds Light on Administrative ...
Oct 19, 2024 · Lulu Nasser lives on the daily hope that her 23-year-old daughter, Layan, will return to the warmth of her home in Birzeit, north of Ramallah. Despite her young age, Layan has been arrested by Israeli occupation forces twice already.
Young Palestinian Christian woman arrested in West Bank - ICN
Apr 9, 2024 · In July 2021 Layan was arrested and held for six before being freed. At that time she was studying studying nutrition and dietetics at Birzeit University. The 5.30am raid on her family home in 2021 involved seven soldiers and 12 military vehicles. Richard Sewell tweeted: "Layan was detained for six months in 2001 and released.
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