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Release Mustafa Sheta, General Manager of The Freedom Theatre!

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The organization Swedish Friends of The Freedom Theatre has sent a letter to the Swedish government requesting that Israel be admonished to release theatre producer Mustafa Sheta from custody immediately.

Palestinian Mustafa Sheta, general manager and producer for The Freedom Theatre in Jenin, Palestine, was abducted from his home in Jenin by Israeli soldiers on December 13th, 2023. He has been incarcerated since that date without a trial or sentencing. Recently, his incarceration has been prolonged for four months. He is imprisoned in complete isolation and has had one single contact with a witness who has reported that Sheta is living under extremely difficult conditions.

The Freedom Theatre in the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank is a theatre and an active cultural center that has been conducting artistic and cultural activities for children, youth groups and adults for many years. It was founded with Swedish assistance and, for many years, received financial support from Sweden.

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Germany: Scholarship for Artists and Cultural Actors at Risk

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The Martin Roth-Initiative supports worldwide artists and cultural actors at risk by providing financial support for temporary relocation to Germany or within their region of origin. Until 15/04/2024, artists and cultural actors at risk can apply together with Germany based non-profit host organisations for safe and creative residencies in Germany of up to 15 months.

The sholarships are channelled through designated host organisations. An application can only be made in tandem by an artist or cultural actor with a host organisation. Host organisations can be cultural institutions or collectives in Germany (e.g. museums, theatres, festivals etc.) and other relevant organisations. They host scholarship holders and provide support for their personal wellbeing and professional development. Direct grants without a host organisation are excluded. Only one application per host organisation can be accepted.

Application deadline: 15/04/2024, 23:59 Berlin time/CEST
Start of scholarship from 01/09/2024 onwards

Application website  for artists and host organisations