Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 9/15/1997
Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of September 15, 1997
- The Concluding Draft communique of the Arab Foreign Ministers Council
Headed by the Saudi Foreign Minister, the Arab Foreign Ministers Council condemned Israel in its concluding communiqué for imposing closures, detaining Palestinians, confiscating Palestinian lands, and continuation of building the settlements. Regional, Politics, 9/20/1997 - Arab League session inaugurated today amid differences between Syria and Qatar over MENA
Yasser Arafat appealed to the Arab countries to act quickly in the UN, to create a unified Arab stance, and to submit draft resolutions to the UN to protect the rights of the Palestinian people and to apply the Security Council resolutions No.242, 338, and 425. Regional, Politics, 9/20/1997 - Official Moroccan delegation to visit desert provinces soon
The visit aims to recognize the problems of the Sahraweens who live in camps after they moved from the desert provinces, especially the northern provinces of El Sakya Al Hamra and Wadi Al Zahab. Morocco, Politics, 9/20/1997 - Vaclav Havel arrives in Lebanon
The Czech president, who will also visit Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian self-rule areas, had said before leaving Prague that the Israeli-Arab peace process seems to have come to a halt. Lebanon, Politics, 9/20/1997 - Envoy holds talks with Algerian aide Algeria-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 9/20/1997
- Lebanon: important role for Egypt in Middle East peace
Lebanese Foreign Minister Fares Boueiz told Egyptian reporters that Egypt is effective in communicating to Israel and the US what the Arabs can accept in the peace process. North Africa Region, Politics, 9/20/1997 - Ras Al Amoud showdown: the other side of the conflict
First of I want the Palestinians to know that there are Israelis who stand by their demands and rights. that without accepting their legitimate rights, we will remain trapped in the current cycle of violence and war Palestine, Politics, 9/19/1997 - Khalifa optimistic about Qatar border dispute settlement
Sheikh Issa bin Salman, called for uniting his country with neighboring Qatar, a move he hoped would end the territorial dispute, which has cast a shadow over relations in the Gulf. Bahrain, Politics, 9/19/1997 - Syrian and Egyptian presidents review latest developments
The two presidents held a closed meeting in Ras Al Tean palace in Alexandria, where they discussed and commented on a host of issues pertaining to the latest developments in the region. Syria-Egypt, Politics, 9/19/1997 - Mubarak in Russia next Monday
This visit takes on added importance as it is Mubarak's first visit to Moscow after the enormous changes in the wake of the collapse and disjoining of the of Soviet Union. Egypt, Politics, 9/19/1997 - Prince Talal bin Abdel Aziz inaugurates the International Association of Citizens' Participation
will discuss the necessity of spreading democracy, giving a chance to the civil community to defend the rights of citizens, and citizens' participation in developing governmental authorities and organizations Regional, Politics, 9/19/1997 - Garang appeals to students join the NDA forces
John Garang chief of the Sudan People's Liberation Army expressed the readiness of the forces of the National Democratic Alliance for the next round of battles. Sudan, Politics, 9/19/1997 - Eritrean president to visit Cairo soon
The two leaders will discuss the situation in the African Horn and the Red Sea in addition to the developments in Sudan Egypt, Politics, 9/19/1997 - Ethiopian-Egyptian joint commission to meet on September 22
The commission will discuss the signing of about 10 agreements between the two countries. Egypt, Politics, 9/19/1997 - Ahmed E Mahdi against Al Ansar
The prayers in Al-Imam Aboul Rahman Mosque in Wadnoubawi-Omdrman accused the National Islamic Front or Sudanese government of splitting the unity of Al-Ansar. Sudan, Politics, 9/19/1997 - Increased vigilance urged
An Iraqi opposition group said that it urged Unscom to maintain the strongest possible pressure on the Iraqi regime to comply with UN Security Council resolutions for dismantling weapons of mass destruction. Iraq, Politics, 9/19/1997 - Syrian prime minister confers with Saudi Prince Salman
Prince Salman left for Lebanon on the evening of evening September 18 to meet the Lebanese president and other political personalities. Syria, Politics, 9/19/1997 - Foreign Affairs Minister in Cairo
Lebanese Foreign Affairs Minister Fares Boueiz is going tonight to Egypt where the Arab League will hold its regular meeting. Lebanon, Politics, 9/19/1997 - Mona Hrawi in Rabat
Mr. Mona Hrawi carried a message from her husband inviting King Hassan II to visit Lebanon. Lebanon-Morocco, Politics, 9/19/1997 - Palestinians are angry - Eruption may take place after Friday's prayer
But the bottom line is the houses are to remain under Israeli control and that is exactly the sort of a compromise that not a single Palestinian is ready to accept. Palestine, Politics, 9/18/1997 - Iran: Establishing relations with US does not contradict principles of the revolution
Iran is depending on the USA to solve the problems between the two countries. Iran, Politics, 9/18/1997 - Arafat accuses Israel of planning settler takeover
Palestinian Autholrity leader Yasser Arafat will attend a meeting of Arab foreign ministers in Cairo this Friday to discuss a crisis over Israeli settlement in Arab East Jerusalem. Palestine, Politics, 9/18/1997 - Foreign ministers meeting to tackle Palestinian issue, many topics
The foreign ministers will discuss 41subjects, on top of which is the Palestinian cause and its developments. Regional, Politics, 9/18/1997 - Abdel Meguid meets with Bahraini prime minister
Meguid stated after the meeting that this visit is historic, especially since the last visit paid by Bahrain's prime minister to the Arab League was in 1971. Bahrain, Politics, 9/18/1997 - Ban on work abroad Egypt, Politics, 9/18/1997
- Contacts about Albright's visit still going on
Some sources denied a rumor that contends Prime Minister Rafik Hariri will guide the delegation that will be sent to the United States. Regional, Politics, 9/18/1997 - Weekly cabinet meeting addresses Syrian cooperation
President Hrawi and Prime Minister Hariri stated that there will not be a separation between Lebanon and Syria Lebanon, Politics, 9/18/1997 - Former Sudanese official: Reconciliation proposal in Sudan
The People's Front for National Dialogue would include a group of Sudanese representing all the political powers in Sudan. Sudan, Politics, 9/18/1997 - Ras Al Amoud compromise rejected, showdown goes on
The Palestinian self restraint, reflected since Isreali settlers took over houses in the Ras Al Amoud neighbourhood in East Jerusalem, seemed to have diminished as signs increased that the settlers have entered the houses to stay there. Palestine, Politics, 9/17/1997 - Palestinian officials condemn Ras Al Amoud compromise
A compromise was reached in the early hours of Wednesday by which Jewish settlers were to evacuate the Arab houses they took over in the Ras Al Amoud neighbourhood in East Jerusalem but at least ten students of Jewish religious schools, yeshivas, were to stay behind and look after the buildings. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/17/1997 - Egypt allows Kurdistan Democratic Party to have Cairo office
Egypt party, headed by Masoud Barazni, to have an office in Cairo within its open door policy toward the Kurd faction in northern Iraq. Egypt, Politics, 9/17/1997 - Uganda's first female vice-president says no one above corruption
So, she said that, no one is above corruption. Once you are in government, you become a public matter, "If I don’t speak about corruption, who will?" North Africa Region, Politics, 9/17/1997 - Syrian president pays Cairo an official visit
The visit will address the US Secretary of State's visit to the region, the developments of the peace process, the Arab stance toward the Middle East-North Africa Summit in Doha, together with the bilateral relations. Regional, Politics, 9/17/1997 - Palestinian Authority denied full membership in International Parliament
Aly Khalil the head of the Lebanese parliamentary delegation requested that the International Court of Justice form a committee to investigate Israeli crimes against civilians in south Lebanon. Regional, Politics, 9/17/1997 - Algeria, Syria appeal to Arabs to stop Israeli relations
Algeria and Syria concluded high-ranking talks in Damascus yesterday by denouncing Israel's policies. Algeria-Syria, Politics, 9/17/1997 - Martinez becomes new International Parliamentary Union chief
Spainish candidate M. Martinez yesterday was chosen as the new International Parliamentary Union chairman. Regional, Politics, 9/17/1997 - Hariri expects Saudi Emir's visit
Prime Minister Rafik Hariri expects today the visit of Saudi Amir Salman Ben Abdel Aziz to discuss the situation in the Arab countries. Lebanon, Politics, 9/17/1997 - Efforts underway to return displaced Lebanese to homes
Minister of Affairs of Displaced Walid Joumblat showed his disappointment because the plan of assuring $1 billion to help the displaced is not being realized. Lebanon, Politics, 9/17/1997 - Berri meets Khatami in Tehran
Berri described to his host the reconstruction process underway in Lebanon, saying that the budget deficit was still acceptable, but that he would no longer agree to further borrowing by the government nor to any new taxes. Lebanon, Politics, 9/17/1997 - Al Shara'a, Prince Salman review developments
Talks dealt with the latest developments concerning the peace process and bilateral relations between the two countries. Saudi Arabia-Syria, Politics, 9/17/1997 - Albright concludes her visit to the Middle East in Lebanon
After Albright arrived at Awkar in a private helicopter coming from Cyprus, she met Lebanese President Elias Hrawi, Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and Foreign Affairs Minister Fares Boueiz at Presidential Palace at Baabda. Lebanon, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Qatar stands firm on Mena
Qatar's Foreign Minister said Mena had nothing to do with normalization of relations with Israel. The conference, he hoped, would help the Middle East peace process. The conference will be held as planned Qatar, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Syrian Algeria cooperation talks
Diplomatic sources in Damascus stated that Syria is trying to convince Algeria not to participate in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Summit to take place in Doha Syria-Algeria, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Leah Rabin blames Israel for peace breakdown.
The widow of assassinated prime minister Yitzhak Rabin spoke out, placing blame on Israel for a crisis in peacemaking. Israel, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Al Gore postpones his visit to Cairo
Al Gore was scheduled to visit Cairo at the end of September to join President Mubarak in chairing the meetings of the Egyptian American Presidential Council. Egypt, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Turkish president in Cairo
A responsible source in the Turkish embassy stated that the talks tackled the joint maneuvers between Turkey, Israel and the USA in the Mediterranean due next November. Egypt, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Kuwaiti MPs starting four nation tour
In Madrid, the delegation is scheduled to meet with the Spanish parliament speaker, his deputy, and heads of human rights and social and educational committees. Kuwait, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Arab League secretary general meets US ambassador to Egypt
The US Ambassador said that they discussed the issue of the MENA Summit due to be held in Doha in November, but he declined to give more details about the details of the meeting. Regional, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Meguid appeals to Aided to participate in Somali reconciliation conference
Aided had earlier sent Abedl Meguid a message in which he asserted that he would not participate in the conference in Yousaso and explained the reasons. North Africa Region, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Palestine's Nabil Shaath to visit Gulf States
Shaath underlined the important role of the Arab Gulf States as able to bring pressure on Israel and highlighted the significance of the European role Palestine, Politics, 9/16/1997 - New North Korean Ambassador to Egypt starts his work
The new ambassador declined to comment on the defection of the former ambassador and its effects on Korea's relations with the USA and Egypt. Egypt, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Arab League envoy visits Addis Ababa to discuss Comoran crisis
There is full coordination between the Arab League and France, which intervened earlier to solve similar crises in the Comoros Islands. Comoros, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Fruitful results expected of Moscow visit
The Russian official added that president Mubarak's upcoming visit to Moscow for talks with president Boris Yeltsin would produce key and positive results. Egypt, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Bahraini Prime Minister to visit Cairo today
During his two-day visit, the Bahrini premier will be accompanied by a high-powered delegation comprising the ministers of foreign affairs transport, finance, national economics, cabinet affairs, trade and information. Egypt-Bahrain, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Assad arrives in Egypt on Thursday
The two presidents will exchange viewpoints on how to revive and forward the stalled Middle East peace process. Egypt-Syria, Politics, 9/16/1997 - No contacts with Israel
The Omani minister of state for foreign affairs said that Israel cannot avoid the future or isolate itself forever. Oman, Politics, 9/16/1997 - House Speaker Berri at Teheran
Lebanese House Speaker Nabih Berri arrived yesterday at noon in Teheran where he plans to stay for three days to have discussions with Iranian leaders. Lebanon, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Speaker of National Council tenders resignation
Speaker of the Iraqi National Council Saadoun Hammadi has submitted his resignation to Iraqi President Saddam Hussien. Iraq, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Netanyahu against peace
Abdul Wahal Darawsheh, said Israel's Netanyahu attacked the late visit of the Palestinian Delegation of 1948 to Damascus because the Likud chief wanted to avoid the peace message voiced by Syrian President Hafez Assad. Syria, Politics, 9/16/1997 - Assad meets with Yemen's Ali Abdallah Salih
Talks dealt with the efforts to promote joint Arab action in defense of Arab rights and realize just and comprehensive peace. Syria-Yemen, Politics, 9/16/1997 - British foreign minister to back US position on Doha on his visit
British Foreign Minister will visit the self rule areas, Israel, Egypt, and Jordan mid of October to.discuss the participation of these countries in the MENA Conference in Doha Regional-Palestine, Politics, 9/15/1997 - Arafat in Egypt today
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is visiting Egypt today to meet President Hosni Mubarak to discuss the outcome of a regional peacemaking tour by US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 9/15/1997 - Hariri back to Lebanon
Hariri headed back to Lebanon after talks with Syrian oficials about the latest events and the Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Lebanon, Politics, 9/15/1997 - House Speaker Berri travels to Iran
Berri commented yesterday on Israeli attacks on Lebanon, and said that it was the result of the frustration of Israelis because of the failure of their commando operation on September 5. Lebanon, Politics, 9/15/1997 - Albright may finally visit Lebanon. Admits failure
Albright realized a few small positive steps, but she did not succeed in convincing Egyptian and Saudi leaders to participate in the Middle East and North Africa economic conference in Doha, where Israel will be present. Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 9/15/1997 - Saudi prince visits Syria
The prince's talks with Syrian officials will concentrate on bilateral relations and their development as well as on current Arab and world issues. Saudi Arabia-Syria, Politics, 9/15/1997 - Syria-Algeria summit
Talks dealt with the situation in the Arab region in general, the conditions of the Middle East peace process and conditions in the Arab countries in North Africa. Algeria-Syria, Politics, 9/15/1997