Detained Without Water or Medicine, Says Actress Hazwani Helmi
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Actress and singer Hazwani Helmi shared her harrowing experience of detention by Israeli forces, describing inhumane treatment.
- She reported being denied water, medication, and adequate sleep, and experiencing psychological distress and fear.
- Hazwani noted a stark contrast in treatment, with apparent kindness shown only when cameras were present.
Malaysian actress and singer Hazwani Helmi has exposed the harsh realities faced by detainees held by Israeli forces, revealing a stark contrast between alleged external perceptions and the actual treatment within detention.
Semasa dalam penjara, kami dibiarkan tanpa air dan ubat malah kami tidak dibenarkan untuk tidur.
According to Hazwani, who is 29, her experience in detention was marked by severe deprivation and mistreatment. She claims that detainees were left without water or medication and were not allowed to sleep, leading to significant physical and emotional strain. The psychological toll was compounded by moments of intense fear, including instances where weapons were pointed at them without any apparent provocation.
Hazwani highlighted a peculiar shift in the treatment she and others received. She observed that immediately upon their release, they were suddenly provided with mineral water and bread. This abrupt change, she suggests, was a performance, seemingly orchestrated to create an impression of good treatment for the cameras, despite the preceding abuse.
Ada satu masa mereka menghala senapang kepada kami dengan tiada sebab yang jelas.
Her testimony serves as a powerful indictment of the conditions within Israeli detention facilities, challenging any narrative that suggests humane treatment. Hazwani's account underscores the critical importance of independent verification of such claims and brings attention to the severe human rights concerns raised by her experience.
Kami tiba-tiba diberikan air mineral dan roti ketika keluar dari tahanan. Perkara itu berlaku ketika mereka sedang merakam, seolah-olah mahu menunjukkan layanan baik walaupun sebelum ini kami dilayan sebaliknya.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.