Palestinian Doctor Hussam Abu Safiya Nominated for Sakharov Prize
Palestinian doctor Hossam Abu Saifiyah has been nominated for the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, awarded by the European Parliament as a tribute to those who defend human rights and fundamental freedoms. Abu Saifiyah, the former director of Kamel Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza Strip, has been detained by Israeli authorities since December 2024 without charges or trial, despite international calls for his release, the holding of a fair trial, and medical care. The European Parliament's Foreign Affairs and Development Committees will vote on October 19th to select three finalists, with the winner announced on October 22nd.
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