19.02.2012                      26.Schwat. 5772

Palästinenser:

Abbas wins Fatah backing for presidential reelection

Current PA president has already secured position as PM of unity gov't; has stated he doesn't plan on seeking presidential reelection.

After securing himself a new job as the prime minister of a Palestinian unity government, Mahmoud Abbas has also won the backing of Fatah for running in the next presidential election.
Following a three-day meeting in Ramallah, the Fatah revolutionary council, a key decision-making body, on Friday nominated Abbas as its candidate for the presidential election….