Ahmad Qatamesh, arrested on 1 September 1992, remains under interrogation and is reported to have suffered loss of vision. He was brought before a military judge on 15 October 1992 and his detention was extended for a further 25 days. His lawyer has asked the authorities to allow a specialist in ophthalmology to visit and treat him. AI has had as yet no response from the Israeli authorities about the allegations of torture or ill-treatment in this case or about Ahmad Qatamesh’s legal situation.
