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December 14, 2005       Share:    

Source: http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1134309573450&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Anti-Abbas "Intifada" Worries PA

(Jerusalem Post) Khaled Abu Toameh - Facing a violent uprising by representatives of the young guard in his ruling Fatah party, PA Chairman Abbas was under enormous pressure on Tuesday to postpone parliamentary elections scheduled for next month. The PA's central election commission suspended all activities in protest against a rash of attacks against its offices and employees in the West Bank and Gaza. Election officials said they would not return to work until the PA can guarantee their safety. The latest crisis was triggered by Abbas's decision to appoint Fatah's candidates for the parliamentary vote instead of endorsing the results of the recent primary elections for the party.

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