Hamas: Fatah security forces attack girls' dormitory at al-Najah University

Friday November 16, 2007 07:14 by IMEMC Staff

The Hamas movement on Thursday accused Fatah-affiliated security forces of breaking into a girls' dormitory at the al-Najah university in Nablus and attacking several students.

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The dormitory in question is reserved for female students who are part of the Islamic bloc, and is located in Rafidia neighborhood of Nablus.

Eyewitnesses to the event claimed that the dorm was surrounded by Fatah security forces on Wednesday afternoon, after which each room was raided and residents forces to gather in one place.

Witnesses added that the security forces confiscated any posters, pictures or documents promoting the Islamic bloc, in addition to one computer.

Since Hamas' rise to power in the Gaza Strip, Fatah forces have steeped up attacks against the movement in the West Bank.

Similarly, Hamas forces in Gaza have intensified their attacks against the Fatah movement, as seen in Monday's violence that left at least seven Palestinians dead and scores more injured.

Translated by Saed Bannoura - IMEMC

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