Activist Abu Aoun severely beaten during his arrest

12 فبراير/شباط 2014 الساعة . 10:23 ص   بتوقيت القدس

The Palestinian activist Islam Abu Aoun was severely beaten during his arrest by Israeli soldiers, human rights center said.

Tadamun Foundation for Human Rights' researcher Ahmed Beitawi said that Abu Aoun, 25, was severely beaten three weeks ago by Israeli soldiers during his arrest from his home in Jaba town in Jenin.

Abu Aoun sustained injuries and slight bruises without receiving any medical treatment, he pointed out, stressing that he was subjected to verbal abuses.

The detainee's lawyer said that Abu Aoun, held in Megiddo prison, was now in good health condition, stressing that his arrest was only out of malice.

Abu Aoun was arrested on the 20th of January 2014, after breaking into his home. His detention was extended for six times pending more investigation.

Abu Aoun, who is a student at Political Planning and Development from Al-Najah National University, is a former detainee who spent several months in Israeli prisons.