Abbas chosen as Fatah candidate for presidential elections
14/11/2004 22:06
Palestine Liberation Organization leader Mahmud Abbas was chosen by the
dominant Fatah faction as its candidate for the presidential elections following
the death of the long-time Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, said a senior
official Sunday.
The elections, which was scheduled for Jan. 9, 2005, have become a hope of
the Palestinians to bring a smooth transition of power.
Xinhua
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