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Written by Rifat Odeh Kassis
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Wednesday, 25 January 2006 |
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| The Palestinian Elections
Elections are a normal practice in any democratic and free society. People go voluntarily to the voting polls to freely choose their political representatives. This democratic practice should be conducted in an open, transparent, regular and systematic manner. Unfortunately, most nations in the Middle East have not yet had the chance to enjoy this right on a regular basis.
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Wednesday, 25 January 2006 |
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| Palestinian election facts
About 1.3 million eligible voters are to elect 132 members to the Palestinian parliament or Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) on Wednesday. Voting is to take place at more than 1000 polling stations in 16 voting districts in the West Bank and Gaza. The PLC, which is the
legislature of the Palestinian Authority, governs together
with a directly elected president, currently Mahmoud Abbas.
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Tuesday, 24 January 2006 |
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Elections Proclamation The elections to the Palestinian Legislative Council which is supposed to take place on 25/1/2006, represent an opportunity for strengthening the democratic process within the Palestinian society, as well as a platform for the free expression of the national and social interests of the Palestinian people. The Alternative Information Center (AIC) condemns the blatant interference of the Israeli occupation in the due process of the Palestinian elections: the use of force and intimidation against voters and candidates, the arresting of candidates to the PLC, the severe limitations on free campaigning, as well as the prohibitions on the freedom of movement of the Palestinian voters. We also condemn the aggressive interference of the American Administration, which threatens to cut all financial aid to the Palestinian people, in case the outcome of the elections disagrees with its political ambitions and expectations. Furthermore, the AIC condemns all foreign financial and political support for specific candidates and movements as a violation of the due democratic process. We see this as a blatant and unacceptable interference in internal Palestinian issues. In addition, we re-emphasize tour support for the Palestinian people?s rights and freedom to choose their representatives in a free and democratic manner. The Alternative Information Center (AIC)
24/1/2006
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Thursday, 19 January 2006 |
 | | Weighing the Options: The Next Path for Israel/Palestine
Given the recent political death of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, many in Israel and the Occupied Territories are wondering who will the former premier?s spot. Likewise, Palestinians and Israelis are closely watching to see who will govern Palestinian society. |
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Wednesday, 18 January 2006 |
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| Hadash Council Impeached MK Issam Mahul from the Second Place
On Saturday, MK Issam Mahul was removed from the second place of the Hadash list to the Kneset. Mahul lost to Dr. Hanna Swaid, former Head of the Ilbun Municipality. Swaid received 238 votes (54%), while Mahul received only 197 votes. Immediately after the results were announced, turmoil erupted and the voting process was stopped. Mahul claimed that the voting outcome was a result of a behind-the-scenes deal.
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