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'''Ang Swee Chai''' is an orthopedic surgeon. Through her passion, love, perseverance, bravery, and determination, the world is indeed greatly indebted for her work both as a doctor and also as a witness to the massacre suffered by Palestinian refugee in [[Sabra and Shatila massacre|Sabra-Shatila]] during the [[1982 Lebanon War|Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982]]. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://theindependentinsight.com/2019/06/21/ang-swee-chai-from-christian-zionist-to-palestinian-activist-book-review/|title=Ang Swee Chai – From Christian Zionist to Palestinian Activist – Book Review|website=theindependentinsight.com|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref> |
'''Ang Swee Chai''' is an orthopedic surgeon. Through her passion, love, perseverance, bravery, and determination, the world is indeed greatly indebted for her work both as a doctor and also as a witness to the massacre suffered by Palestinian refugee in [[Sabra and Shatila massacre|Sabra-Shatila]] during the [[1982 Lebanon War|Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982]]. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://theindependentinsight.com/2019/06/21/ang-swee-chai-from-christian-zionist-to-palestinian-activist-book-review/|title=Ang Swee Chai – From Christian Zionist to Palestinian Activist – Book Review|website=theindependentinsight.com|access-date=2019-07-25}}</ref> |
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She and two other hospital staff testified to [[Kahan Commission|Israeli Kahan Commission]] on the Sabra and Shatila massacre on September 1982. |
She and two other hospital staff testified to [[Kahan Commission|Israeli Kahan Commission]] on the Sabra and Shatila massacre on September 1982.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1982/11/02/world/doctors-testify-about-massacre.html|title=Doctors Testify About Massacre|last=Farrell|first=William E.|date=1982-11-02|work=The New York Times|access-date=2019-07-25|last2=Times|first2=Special to The New York|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> |
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== Co-founded Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) == |
== Co-founded Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) == |
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Ang Swee Chai | |
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| Born | 1948 (age 75–76)[1] |
| Citizenship | British, Singaporean[2] |
Ang Swee Chai is an orthopedic surgeon. Through her passion, love, perseverance, bravery, and determination, the world is indeed greatly indebted for her work both as a doctor and also as a witness to the massacre suffered by Palestinian refugee in Sabra-Shatila during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982. [3]
She and two other hospital staff testified to Israeli Kahan Commission on the Sabra and Shatila massacre on September 1982.[4]
Co-founded Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)
With her husband, Francis Khoo, and some friends, Ang helped to form the British Charity, Medical Aid for Palestinians [5], following the 1982 massacres. In 1987, President Yasser Arafat awarded Ang the Star of Palestine, the highest award for service to the Palestinian people. [6]
References
- ^ "Ang Swee Chai /Singapore Women's Hall of Fame". Singapore Women's Hall of Fame. 2014-03-03. Retrieved 2019-07-29.
- ^ "Re-entry issue for Singaporean with UK passport". The Straits Times. Singapore. 2016-03-16. Retrieved 2019-07-29.
- ^ "Ang Swee Chai – From Christian Zionist to Palestinian Activist – Book Review". theindependentinsight.com. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
- ^ Farrell, William E.; Times, Special to The New York (1982-11-02). "Doctors Testify About Massacre". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
- ^ Dr Toh Han Chong, Editor and A/Prof Paul Ananth Tambyah (2006). Dr Ang Swee Chai - Surgeon With A Mission (PDF). Singapore: Singapore Medical Association. p. 10.
{{cite book}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Bedi, Rashvinjeet S. "Palestinian plight not a religious issue but a humanitarian one, says social activist - Nation | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
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