Rights group says Farid al-Atrash arrested, but no comment from Shin Bet; Muhannad Karajah, lawyer for late Abbas critic Nizar Banat, briefly detained by PA
Michelle Bachelet says PA security forces have used force against peaceful protesters 'including beating them with batons and firing teargas and stun grenades'
Sudden visit follows protests over death of Palestinian Authority critic Nizar Banat while in custody; Hamas chief Haniyeh meets with Islamic Jihad leader Nakhaleh
Demonstrations have diminished over the past two days, but Ramallah said to be worried about resurgence; Israel has previously approved the transfer of riot control means to the PA
President meets with UN chief Guterres, 21 ambassadors, urges them to oppose investigations and resolutions against Israel, which he says make peace more difficult to achieve
Dozens of Palestinian journalists rally, demand press freedom following violent clashes with Palestinian Authority police sparked by Nizar Banat's death in custody
Death of Nizar Banat, allegedly beaten to death in Palestinian Authority custody, was 'straw that broke the camel's back' for some Palestinians, says former minister
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