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| March 20, 2013
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Hundreds of Arabs protest Obama’s upcoming visit

Palestinian Authority planning to impose a curfew on Ramallah during Presidential visit.

By KHALED ABU TOAMEH

 

Hundreds of Palestinians on Wednesday gathered in the center of Ramallah to protest against US President Barack Obama’s planned visit to the city.
Palestinian activists vowed to step up their protests against Obama on Thursday and Friday.
West Bank protests in Ramallah. Photo by REUTERS-Mohamad Torokman

West Bank protests in Ramallah. Photo by REUTERS-Mohamad Torokman

The PA security forces are planning to impose a curfew on large parts of Ramallah during Obama’s visit to the city. On the instructions of the PA leadership, schools will be closed in the city on Thursday and many streets blocked.

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| December 30, 2012
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Palestinians: US pressuring Arab FMs not to visit Ramallah

Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Amru accompany Arab League Secretary-General in his 1st visit to Ramallah while 4 other Arab foreign ministers cancel their visit at the last minute.

By KHALED ABU TOAMEH

 

Palestinian officials in Ramallah on Saturday accused the US of putting pressure on Arab foreign ministers not to visit Ramallah.

The accusation came as Arab League Secretary- General Nabil Elaraby arrived in Ramallah for talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

Nabil Elaraby visiting Ramallah.- Photo: REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

Nabil Elaraby visiting Ramallah.- Photo: REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

This was the first visit to the West Bank by an Arab League secretary-general.

Four Arab foreign ministers who were supposed to accompany Elaraby backtracked at the last minute.

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