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Abbas pledges to follow Arafat policies

Interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas received a warm welcome in his first public campaign rally, generating some excitement for the low-key politician’s effort to succeed Yasser Arafat.

Abbas pledges to follow Arafat policies

Wed, 29 Dec, 2004 - 10:38

Interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas received a warm welcome in his first public campaign rally, generating some excitement for the low-key politician’s effort to succeed Yasser Arafat.

About 4,000 supporters filled Jericho’s soccer stadium yesterday for the event, which comes ahead of the January 9 presidential election.

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