Free Marwan Barghouti

Freedom for Marwan Barghouti Now

Marwan Barghouti is often described as Palestine's Nelson Mandela. Like Mandela, he has been unjustly imprisoned for resisting oppression and fighting for the rights of his people. He has spent over 23 years in prison, following a trial widely condemned by international observers for failing to meet basic standards of due process. Human rights organisations around the world have raised serious concerns about his torture in Israeli prisons and his deteriorating health. Barghouti's continued detention by Israel is seen as a major obstacle to reconciliation and a credible peace process. He commands broad support across Palestinian society and ...

Marwan Barghouti is often described as Palestine's Nelson Mandela. Like Mandela, he has been unjustly imprisoned for resisting oppression and fighting for the rights of his people. He has spent over 23 years in prison, following a trial widely condemned by international observers for failing to meet basic standards of due process. Human rights organisations around the world have raised serious concerns about his torture in Israeli prisons and his deteriorating health. Barghouti's continued detention by Israel is seen as a major obstacle to reconciliation and a credible peace process. He commands broad support across Palestinian society and has consistently advocated for unity and democratic reform.

If Australia is serious about its recognition of the State of Palestine, it must call upon Israel to immediately and unconditionally release Marwan Barghouti. We must pressure all members of Parliament to advocate for Barghouti's freedom and for the immediate release of all Palestinian political prisoners. Take action now!

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As Nelson Mandela said, "Freedom is indivisible; the chains on any one of us are the chains on all of us." Today, those chains bind Marwan Barghouti – a widely respected Palestinian leader unjustly imprisoned for over 23 years.

Barghouti's 2002 trial was condemned internationally as illegitimate. The Inter-Parliamentary Union, representing over 180 national parliaments, found "numerous breaches of international law" and concluded he did not receive a fair trial. The Elders, founded by Mandela, and Nobel laureates including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, President Jimmy Carter, and José Ramos-Horta, have called for his release.

On 14 September 2025, Barghouti was beaten unconscious by eight Israeli guards, breaking four ribs. This was his fourth assault in two years. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese fears for his life. Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir has publicly threatened him with execution. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and multiple UN bodies have repeatedly raised concerns about his treatment and deteriorating health.

Barghouti is widely regarded as a unifying Palestinian leader committed to democracy, human rights, and peace – qualities essential for any credible political process. His continued mistreatment undermines prospects for stability and justice.

Australia, having recognised the State of Palestine, must follow through in creating the conditions for a just peace. I therefore ask that you:

(1) Raise in Parliament the urgency of Barghouti's unconditional release;
(2) Urge the Government to advocate for his freedom and independent monitoring of his health and prison conditions;
(3) Call for the immediate release of all prisoners held without charge and all political prisoners, and support efforts to end arbitrary detention.

As Mandela reminded us, "To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity." Standing for justice in Barghouti's case aligns with Australia's commitment to peace and human rights.

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