Death of Palestinian Activist Nizar Banat

The following press release was published by the Ned Price, Department Spokesperson on June 24, 2021. It is reproduced in full below.

We are deeply disturbed by the death of Palestinian activist Nizar Banat and the information that has been reported regarding the circumstances of his death. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and community. We urge the Palestinian Authority to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation and to ensure full accountability in this case. We have serious concerns about Palestinian Authority restrictions on the exercise of freedom of expression by Palestinians and harassment of civil society activists and organizations.

Source: Ned Price, Department Spokesperson