Human Rights Said To Decline In PA

CAIRO [MENL] -- An Arab study, citing increased U.S. support, has determined a significant decline in human rights in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

The Arab Reform Initiative issued a report that placed the Palestinian Authority seventh out of Arab League members regarding human rights. The report, titled "The State of Reform in the Arab World," cited the drop in such indicators as respect for law, democracy and accountability between 2008 and 2009.

Source: Middle East Newsline.
Link: http://www.menewsline.com/article-1173,19346-Human-Rights-Said-To-Decline-In-P.aspx.