PA to Set Up Interim Police Force of 750

(Ha'aretz) Arnon Regular - PA Foreign Minister Nabil Shaath told the Palestinian daily Al-Ayam that the PA plans to create a 750-member police force, answerable to the Interior Ministry, to act against armed militants, masked gunmen, and criminal elements while the Palestinian security forces are undergoing reorganization. The PA National Security Council headed by Prime Minister Qurei issued a directive to Tanzim-Fatah members who operate independently to report to their units and follow orders, if they want to continue receiving their salaries.


2004-12-01 00:00:00

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