Pro-Palestinian Activist From Swansea Detained in West Bank
- M�ire n� Mhurch�, also known as D Murphy, was detained by Israeli police on May 31 in the West Bank alongside Susanne Bj�rk following accusations of violating military orders.
- D Murphy is currently held in Givon Prison and was not given legal representation or advice during her initial proceedings.
- Dale Ryan, Ms. Murphy's son, expressed concerns for his mother's health and called for her to be treated with dignity while in detention.
- Susanne Bj�rk, detained alongside Ms. Murphy, claimed their treatment was better than that of Palestinians, noting they received food and water during detention.
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