Ref: 60/2008

Date: 08 July 2008

Time: 11:30 GMT

PCHR Condemns Attack on PNA Attorney-General

PCHR utterly condemns an attack in Ramallah against Palestinian National Authority (PNA) Attorney-General (AG), Mr. Ahmad El-M’Ghani. This morning, Tuesday 8 July, unknown assailants planted an explosive device in Ahmed El-M’ghan’s car, which subsequently exploded.

According to PCHR preliminary investigations, which include a statement from the Attorney General, at approximately 7:30 am on 8 July, Ahmad El-M’Ghani climbed into his car, which was parked in his private garage in the Masyoun district of Ramallah. When he started the engine, a strong explosion rocked the car. El-M’Ghani immediately escaped from the car. Security forces arrived to investigate the circumstances of the explosion. The police investigation so far indicates that an explosive device was planted in the back of the car, and subsequently exploded, destroying the car.

PCHR strongly condemns this attack, which is a continuation of the security chaos and attack on the rule of law currently plaguing the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). The Centre calls upon the PNA to immediately investigate this crime, and prosecute the perpetrators.