Amnesty Condemns Bomb Attack On Bus In Jerusalem
* News Release Issued by the International Secretariat of Amnesty International *
18 June 2002 MDE 15/097/2002
Amnesty International strongly condemns the bomb attack that killed at least 19 people and wounded 50 others, including
children, during rush-hour in Jerusalem this morning. The explosion destroyed a bus, carrying school students and
commuters from Gilo, at a bus stop near the Pat junction. Reportedly Hamas has claimed responsibility for the attack.
"The attack is shocking," Amnesty International said. "There is no justification for the targeting of civilians."
"Deliberately killing civilians violates fundamental principles of international law and we call on all Palestinian
groups and individuals to cease such attacks immediately," the organization said.
"Israel and the Palestinian Authority have a responsibility to bring to justice people within their jurisdiction who
ordered and facilitated the bombing," Amnesty International said. "In doing so they must act strictly in accordance with
international humanitarian and human rights standards."
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