Human Rights Watch Issued Commentary: Gaza Blockade Puts People With Diabetes at Risk
December 16, 2023
December 16, 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on Dec. 15, 2023:
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Gaza Blockade Puts People with Diabetes at Risk
By Bill Van Esveld, Associate Director, MENA, Children's Rights Division
Karim celebrated his 18th birthday this week.
His father fears it will be his last.
Karim, who lives in the Gaza Strip, has Type 1 diabetes; his body does not produce enough insulin, which regulates blood . . .
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Gaza Blockade Puts People with Diabetes at Risk
By Bill Van Esveld, Associate Director, MENA, Children's Rights Division
Karim celebrated his 18th birthday this week.
His father fears it will be his last.
Karim, who lives in the Gaza Strip, has Type 1 diabetes; his body does not produce enough insulin, which regulates blood . . .