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Mutawakel were prevented from travelling again when they were detained at Seiyun airport
by military police reportedly of the Saudi-led coalition, and their passports confiscated
(YEM 4/2018 and SAU 8/2018). Mr. Al-Faqih has reportedly been able to return to Yemen
but Ms. Al-Mutawakel remains at risk due to her advocacy work.
38.
State of Palestine
125. In the West Bank, from July to October 2018, several detainees reported to OHCHR
having faced reprisals after participating in interviews with staff from the OHCHR office in
the Occupied Palestinian Territory who documented cases of cruel, inhuman or degrading
treatment that may amount to torture in Palestinian detention centres. In three cases
detainees declined to speak to OHCHR, and others expressed fear of revealing details
regarding their treatment due to fear of reprisals. OHCHR has raised these concerns with
the relevant authorities.
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