(27 Jun 2021) Clashes erupted in the West Bank town of Bethlehem on Sunday during a protest over the death of an outspoken critic of the Palestinian Authority, Nizar Banat who died while in custody.
Palestinian security forces in riot gear fired tear gas and stun grenades at the protesters, sending many running away for cover.
Thousands of Palestinians have taken to the streets in recent days to protest President Mahmoud Abbas and his Palestinian Authority (PA), where they have been violently dispersed by authorities.
The demonstrations are being attributed to the death of Nizar Banat, the outspoken critic of the PA, in security forces' custody last week, but the grievances run much deeper.
Abbas' popularity plunged after he called off the first elections in 15 years in April and was sidelined by the Gaza war in May.
His Palestinian Authority has long been seen as rife with corruption and intolerant of dissent.
But Israel and Western nations see the PA as a key partner in promoting stability.
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