Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 5/11/1998
Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of May 11, 1998
- Annan and Netanyahu discuss Lebanon withdrawal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu restated Israel's readiness to withdraw from southern Lebanon during a meeting on Friday in New York with United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Lebanon-Israel-UN, Politics, 5/16/1998 - UN, Iraq at odds
Baghdad - UN humanitarian official disclosed that Iraq and the United Nations are at odds over the distribution of revenues raised under the oil-for-food accord. Iraq-UN, Politics, 5/16/1998 - Jordan's deputy premier in Egypt: coordination is imperative
Accompanied by Minister of Trade and Industry Hani Mulqi, Jordanian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Jawad Anani arrived in Cairo, Egypt, yesterday for talks with the Egyptian authorities on the faltering peace process. Jordan-Egypt, Politics, 5/16/1998 - Syrian official to Turkey soon to resume discussions
The sources told ArabicNews.com that relations between the two countries have improved recently, yet Syria insists that Israel is creating crises from time to time between Turkey and Syria. Syria-Turkey, Politics, 5/16/1998 - Egyptian workers discharged from Qatar to have their case resolved
In a statement to ArabicNews.com, the source said that Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa and his Qatari counterpart Hamad Bin Jabir have agreed to settle any disputes before convening the joint committee that will be convened "with their chairmanship" in Doha at the end of the current month. Egypt-Qatar, Politics, 5/16/1998 - Bahrain official supports peaceful settlement to U.A.E. - Iran island issue
Bahrain's minister of information, Mohammed Ibrahim al-Metawae, confirmed his country's support to the United Arab Emirates concerning Iran's occupation of three United Arab Emirates Islands, Greater Tanb, Lesser Tanb and Abu Mousa. Bahrain-Gulf, Politics, 5/16/1998 - Sudanese visas to Egypt continue as normal
Ambassador Mostafa Abdul Aziz, assistant Egyptian foreign minister for consulate affairs abroad, stated yesterday that Sudanese visas to Egypt are being continued within the normal bases and restraints. Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 5/16/1998 - Arafat in Jordan discuss U.S. efforts
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat arrived today in the Jordanian capital Amman, where he will meet with Jordanian Monarch King Hussein to discuss recent developments in the peace process. Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 5/16/1998 - Egyptian demonstrations against Israeli practices in Palestine
Egyptian party leaders held a conference in Al-Azhar mosque in which the Coptic Church's representative participated, to confirm the unity of Egypt in confronting the Israeli aggression. Ahmed Omar Hashem, the head of Al-Azhar University, said that Egypt is united with Moslems and Christians in their condemnation of Israeli terrorism in Palestine. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 5/16/1998 - Moroccan government postpones presentation of new budget
In press statementas the spokesman of the Moroccan government, Khaled Eliwa, confirmed today that the government postponed the presentation of the new budget project (98-99), to the parliament, due to financial and legal problems. Morocco, Politics, 5/16/1998 - Moroccan King denounces Israeli violation of Middle East peace
King Hassan II of Morocco has asserted that Israel's denunciation of U.N. resolutions 342, 338 and the Madrid conference is no longer acceptable, adding that the International community has to take necessary measures to salvage the peace process on the grounds of the land for peace formula. Morocco-Israel-Portugal, Politics, 5/16/1998 - Libya calls for boycott of Israel
The trusteeship of the general popular committee for unity in the Libyan republic called on Arabs yesterday to boycott Israel. The committee asked Arab states to take a united and firm Arab position to stop any form of normalization or communication with Israel. Regional-Regional, Politics, 5/16/1998 - Bahrain - Mongolia relations Bahrain-Mongolia, Politics, 5/16/1998
- Poll: Israel - withdrawal Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 5/16/1998
- Fatchett - Morocco - Tunisia Morocco-Tunisia-UK, Politics, 5/16/1998
- U.K. - Palestine violence Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 5/16/1998
- Netanyahu - Ross Israel-USA, Politics, 5/16/1998
- Iran reiterates support for Palestinians Palestine-Iran, Politics, 5/16/1998
- Libyan, Australian officials meet on bilateral cooperation Libya-Australia, Politics, 5/16/1998
- Swiss President to visit Israel Palestine-Israel-Switzerland, Politics, 5/16/1998
- Algerian President calls for international efforts against terrorism Algeria-Regional, Politics, 5/16/1998
- Spanish Prime Minister will fly to Tunis tomorrow
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar will arrive on Sunday in Tunisia for an official visit to hold political consultations on implementing the items of friendship and good neighbor treaty that was reached by the two countries in 1995. Tunisia-Spain, Politics, 5/16/1998 - Yemeni president says no to U.S. military facilities
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh confirmed on Friday his country's refusal to present military facilities to the U.S.. Yemen-USA, Politics, 5/16/1998 - More clashes but less blood in Palestine
Israeli tanks took positions in a number of cities in a show of force and a message that the Israeli might not hesitate to break into the Palestinian cities if clashes between the two sides deteriorate to firearms use. Palestine, Politics, 5/15/1998 - Iran criticizes U.A.E. - U.S. F-16 warplane deal
Iranian radio on Wednesday criticized the United Arab Emirates' purchase of F- 16 warplanes from the U.S., noting that this deal may "threaten peace and stability in the region." United Arab Emirates-Iran-USA, Politics, 5/15/1998 - Arab League, Islamic Conference speak on Palestine Nakba anniversary
marking the 50th anniversary of the usurpation of Palestine the A.L. noted that the cause of Palestine is the core of the Arab - Israeli conflict, adding that the concept of "occupation and aggression" cannot last for ever Regional-Palestine, Politics, 5/15/1998 - El-Ghazali confirmes Libya mediation between Sudan and the Opposition
In press statements yesterday the Libyan minister of unity, Gomea El-Ghazali, confirmed the continuation of the Libyan mediation between the Sudanese government and opposition in order to achieve reconciliation. Libya-Sudan, Politics, 5/15/1998 - Saudi FM to visit Iran this month
Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia Muhammad Rida Nouri expected on Thursday that the Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal will visit Iran at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart Kamal Kharazi during the last week of this month. Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 5/15/1998 - Syrian President confers with Russian envoy
Posovaluke conveyed a message from Russian President Boris Yeltsin to President al-Assad. The Russian envoy also conveyed an invitation from the Russian President to visit Federal Russia and President Assad accepted it and promised the visit would be made at the proper time. Syria-Russia, Politics, 5/15/1998 - Jordan concerned about occupied lands
"Israel should bear responsibility for protecting Islamic and Christian holy shrines in the city," Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Abdul Salam Majali said. "The extremists' act cotntradicts with the spirit of Jordan's peace treaty with Israel which includes articles dealing with the holy places," he added Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 5/15/1998 - Al-Azhar Sheikh condemns criminal act in Jerusalem
Al-Azhar Imam Sheikh Mohammed Sayyed Tantawi condemned yesterday evening the attack carried out by Israeli extremists on Wednesday night against Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. Regional-Palestine, Politics, 5/15/1998 - Historical cities' conference causes dispute over Jerusalem representation
The Arab League on Thursday objected to an invitation extended by Poland to the mayor of Jerusalem, Ehud Olmert, and excluded the representative of the Palestinian government to the historical cities conference to be held in Krakov on May 25 - 28. Palestine-Israel-Poland, Politics, 5/15/1998 - The Jordanian foreign minister visits Cairo today Egypt-Jordan, Politics, 5/15/1998
- A.L. - Iran Regional-Iran, Politics, 5/15/1998
- Albright - Netanyahu meetings come to nothing Israel-USA, Politics, 5/15/1998
- Israeli Arabs rally Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/15/1998
- Iraq - Security Council Iraq-UN, Politics, 5/15/1998
- Lebanese Foreign Ministry secretary-general calls for unconditional implementation of 425
Zafer El-Hassan, the secretary-general of the Lebanese Foreign Ministry, called on Thursday after receiving Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid on Israel to implement Security Council's resolution 425 and withdraw its troops from an occupides south Lebanon strip without any conditions. Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 5/15/1998 - Arab Lawyers' Union calls for halting normalization with Israel
n a statement on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Israeli seizing of Palestine, the Arab Lawyers Union called on the Arab countries to halt normalization operations with Israel, hold a conference on Israeli violations against the Arab societies and gather Arab crowds to boycott all that is Israeli. Regional, Politics, 5/15/1998 - Suharto leaves Cairo Egypt-Indonesia, Politics, 5/15/1998
- Judgment due on Henish Island sovereignty on May 22 Yemen-Eritrea, Politics, 5/15/1998
- Yemeni President assigns al-Iryani to form new cabinet Yemen, Politics, 5/15/1998
- Iran ambassador comments on U.S. relations
"The U.S. administration still defames Iran and the Iranian people refuse to maintain closer relations with it unless it changes its anti-Iranian stances," and that the U.S. supports the organized terrorism practiced by Israel. Syria-Iran, Politics, 5/15/1998 - Al-Quds al-Arabi daily banned in Jordan Jordan, Politics, 5/15/1998
- Mahmoud Darwish's speech at the occasion of the 50th anniversary of al-Nakba (the Catastrophe)
From revolution, to Intifada, to nation building, we have extracted recognition from the world. The dual injustice of exile and occupation could not break the will of a people bent on achieving freedom, dignity and the redemption of history. Palestine, Politics, 5/14/1998 - SOS: Palestinian hospitals have issued urgent calls on Palestinians to donateblood
Ahmad Tibi, confirmed that the Palestinian National Authority will declare the independent Palestinian state by May next year. "We hope the declaration of the independent Palestinian state will be within the outcome of the final status talks between the PNA and Israel but if that is not reached, then the state will be declared," Palestine, Politics, 5/14/1998 - Nakba day ends with 8 killed, more than 200 wounded
The Palestinians started their day of remembrance with a minute of silence, followed by the National Anthem Palestine, Politics, 5/14/1998 - President Mubarak holds talks with Suharto
President Mubarak also approved of Sri Lanka's joining the G-15 group bringing the number if members states to 17. He said that Sri Lanka will be invited to participate in the coming summit in Jamaica in February, 1999. Egypt-Indonesia, Politics, 5/14/1998 - Algerian foreign ministry dismisses Moroccan accusations of obstructing desert referendum
The spokesman of the Algerian Foreign Ministry, Savea' Abdul Aziz, said yesterday that Algeria denies Moroccan accusations that the Algerian press is seeking to obstruct the Western Sahara self-rule referendum. Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 5/14/1998 - Moussa to London on Sunday, Annani to Cairo on Saturday
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa will head to London on Sunday for a brief visit during which he will meet with British Foreign Minister Robin Cook in order to discuss the outcomes of British communications concerning the peace process. Egypt-Jordan-UK, Politics, 5/14/1998 - Jordan's House of Representatives: US should end support for Israeli policies
Jordan's Lower House issued a statement that reiterated its call for restoration of Palestinian rights and Israeli withdrawal from all occupied territories. Jordan-Palestine-USA, Politics, 5/14/1998 - Turkey to keep open dialogue door with Syria
The Turkish television news network, NTF, said Ankara is determined to keep the door open for dialogue with Damascus despite the continued reactions to statements made by the Syrian ambassador in Washington concerning Alexandretta Province, ceded by Turkey from Syria. Syria-Turkey, Politics, 5/14/1998 - Zimbabwe expresses solidarity with Libya in confronting sanctions
The president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabi, confirmed on his arrival in Tripoli on Wednesday his country's support for and solidarity with Libya in confronting the sanctions imposed by the U.N. Security Council, confirming that these sanctions are absolutely unjustified. Libya-Zimbabwe, Politics, 5/14/1998 - 15-country summit condemns terrorism
At the conclusion of its works yesterday in which leaders, kings and prime ministers participated, the 15-country summit condemned terrorism and extremism. Regional, Politics, 5/14/1998 - Egypt's ambassador in Israel warns of dangers presented by current situation
In statements to the Egyptian newspaper al-Ahram yesterday Mohammed Basiouni, Egypt's ambassador in Israel, warned of the dangerous current status of peace in the Middle East, adding that not achieving progress on the Palestinian track may frustrate the Palestinian people which heightens the risk of dangerous consequences. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 5/14/1998 - Egyptian deputy suggests establishing parliamentary assembly for G-15 states
Salah Tawfik, a deputy in the Egyptian parliament, presented yesterday a suggestion to Egyptian People's Assembly chairman Ahmed Fathi Serour for establishing a private parliamentary assembly that comprises the parliaments of member states in the group of 15 developing countries. Regional-Egypt, Politics, 5/14/1998 - President Mubarak to visit France on May 23
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will fly on next Monday to France for his first official visit there this year, which will last for three days in response to an invitation sent by French President Jacques Chirac. Egypt-France, Politics, 5/14/1998 - Somalia reconciliation conference canceled
According to one military faction in Makadishu the reconciliation conference scheduled to be convened tomorrow in Bedewa was canceled because of the lack of enough assets to organize it and because of continued confrontations among the warring factions. Somalia, Politics, 5/14/1998 - Libya, Gambia sign cooperation agreements Libya-Gambia, Politics, 5/14/1998
- Albright: time to seize the moment
In our history books, the Middle East has always appeared as (a) ... magnificent crossroads. Yet ... we have not tasted its grandness, for we are blinded by its destructive wars... Palestine-USA, Politics, 5/13/1998 - Arab League praises Hillary Clinton's attitude
The secretary-general of the Arab League, Dr.Esmat Abdul Meguid, hailed today comments by the U.S. president's wife, Hillary Clinton, in support of the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Regional, Politics, 5/13/1998 - El-Nomeri opposes the separation of south Sudan
Sudanese opposition leaders demanded clarification from Sudanese People's Liberation Army leader John Garang about the agreement with the Sudanese government which includes the beginning of a referendum on self-determination in southern Sudan. Sudan, Politics, 5/13/1998 - Qatari prince to discuss Iraq's desire for dialog on Washington visit
Qatari sources told ArabicNews.com today that the Qatari successor, Sheikh Jasem Bin Hamad al-Thani, will pay his first official visit to the U.S. soon. The sources said that communications are taking place between the two countries concerning the arrangements for the visit and said that Sheikh Jasem will meet with high-ranking officials in Washington. Qatar-Iraq-USA, Politics, 5/13/1998 - Syria's Khaddam meets Lebanon's Hariri
A meeting was held in Damascus on Tuesday in the office of Syrian Vice-President Abdul Halim Khaddam, attended by Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa, "in the context of contacts, consultations and coordination between the two countries." Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 5/13/1998 - Libya, Zimbabwe for boosting bilateral relations Libya-Zimbabwe, Politics, 5/13/1998
- Kuwait denounces Israeli violations of U.N. resolutions Kuwait-Regional, Politics, 5/13/1998
- Saudi prince confers with Eritrean President Saudi Arabia-Eritrea, Politics, 5/13/1998
- King Fahd appoints new minister of state Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/13/1998
- A Palestinian parliamentary delegation - will visit Jordan Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 5/13/1998
- Gaddafi criticizes Kohl's statements on Germany's responsibility toward the Jews
Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, the leader of the Libyan revolution, condemned on Tuesday evening statements recently made by Germany's Chancellor Helmut Kohl in which Kohl said that Israel may consider Germany a sincere friend and that Germany is aware of its responsibility towards Israel as it has shown in the past. Libya-Germany, Politics, 5/13/1998 - Al-Azhar Sheikh asks Iraqi regime to release Kuwaiti captives Regional-Iraq, Politics, 5/13/1998
- Qatar - U.K. Qatar-UK, Politics, 5/13/1998
- Moussa to address parliament on 50th anniversary of Palestine's occupation
The Egyptian People's Assembly, headed by Fathi Serour, will hold a meeting on Saturday. Foreign Minister Amr Moussa will attend the meeting and deliver a statement on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Palestine's occupation. The minister will also inform the members about the recent developments in peace process on different tracks. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 5/13/1998 - King Hassan will visit Cairo at the end of the current month Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 5/13/1998
- Meguid reaffirms anti-terrorist position to Algerian F.M.
In press statements, Attaf said he discussed with Abdul Meguid the recent developments in the Middle East, especially on the peace track, Israeli obstinacy within the peace process, and the Arab insistence on confronting any Israeli attempt to attain peace and seize lands. Algeria-Regional, Politics, 5/13/1998 - O.I.C. supports Lebanon Regional-Lebanon-UN, Politics, 5/13/1998
- King of Jordan: peace is important Jordan, Politics, 5/13/1998
- Stealth, and serious attack on Egypt by U.S. congress, part 1: Interview with Council Of Churches
There is legislation before the U.S. congress that severely effect the Arab States, specifically Egypt. The U.S. House and Senate bills in their current form target U.S. aid currently provided to Egypt, and is meant to provide maximum pressure on Egypt in terms of policy, since Egypt is one focal point of Arab political strength and future economic force. Regional-Egypt, Politics, 5/12/1998 - Abu Rodinah: The Palestinian people will not surrender
He said that the U.S. officials did not officially inform the Palestinians of delays in the Washington meetings "because they feel ashamed of themselves, and they left this mission to a White House statement and the mass media." Palestine, Politics, 5/12/1998 - Positive developments in Sudanese - Ugandan relations
A source close to Dr. Riyal Mashar, the Sudanese president's assistant and the chairman of the coordination council of the southern Sudanese states said on Monday that, "The relations between Khartoum and Kampala will witness positive developments in the coming period." Sudan-Uganda, Politics, 5/12/1998 - Seven prisoners will leave Kuwait soon
An official in the Kuwait Ministry of Interior confirmed today that two groups of Jordanian prisoners who were pardoned by prince of Kuwait Sheikh Jabir al-Ahmed al-Sabah will leave Kuwait for Jordan at the end of this week, after special arrangements are made for their departure. Kuwait-Jordan, Politics, 5/12/1998 - Syrian - European partnership talks start on Wednesday
European - Syrian official partnership talks will start in Brussels on Wednesday. An official Syrian source told a Monte Carlo radio correspondent in Damascus that these talks will mark official start of negotiations between Syria and the European Union following a lengthy preliminary talks lasted for more one year. Syria-European Union, Politics, 5/12/1998 - Israeli Prime Minister to visit Washington tomorrow
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu will visit Washington tomorrow, where he will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright in an attempt to break the peace process deadlock on the Israeli - Palestinian track. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/12/1998 - Iraqi minister removed from duty Iraq, Politics, 5/12/1998
- Kuwait ruler confers with Hamas chief Kuwait-Palestine, Politics, 5/12/1998
- Jordan for establishing a dialogue with Syria Jordan-Syria, Politics, 5/12/1998
- Qatari emir to hold European, African tour Qatar, Politics, 5/12/1998
- President Mubarak receives Zeroual Egypt-Algeria, Politics, 5/12/1998
- From the Arab League
Mohammed Sayyed Tantawi, Coptic Pope Shenouda III, and ministers of the foreign countries in Cairo to attend a comprehensive meeting to mark the 50th anniversary of the scattering of the Palestinian people on May 26. Regional, Politics, 5/12/1998 - Egypt calls for Somali peace talks
A spokesman for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Egypt is following with great anxiety current armed clashes in the city of Chisimayu in southern Somalia, where due to these clashes tens of victims were killed. Egypt-Somalia, Politics, 5/12/1998 - Iraq criticizes erection of Turkish dams on the Tigris and the Euphrates Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 5/12/1998
- Saudi Arabia calls for reviving Middle East peace Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 5/12/1998
- A.L. expresses worries on peace talks
The Arab League on Monday informed Russia, as one of the peace process cosponsors, that the Arab states are worried about the current grave situation of the peace process. Regional, Politics, 5/12/1998 - Syrian PNF meets on latest Middle East developments
He stressed Syria's stand, based on the achievement of Arab economic, commercial, cultural and scientific integration since it is the "Arabs' sole option through which they can go into the 21st century." Syria, Politics, 5/12/1998 - Palestine urged to continue beyond latest failure of US efforts
Amr, a political advisor to Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, said the Palestinian government should stress on the fact that there were agreements singed with Israel under the auspices of the US. Therefore, he said, the US "is requested to do more in order to make sure that Israel stands up to its commitments in the agreements." Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/11/1998 - Moussa: Netanyahu's refusal to attend Washington talks endangers peace
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa confirmed this morning that the refusal of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attend Washington meetings concerning the peace process is a negative development for all sides, and he emphasized that Netanyahu gave a clear message to top U.S.officials. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 5/11/1998 - Iranian FM visits U.A.E. on May 23
The United Arab Emirates news agency on Sunday said that Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi will visit the UAE on May 23 to discuss relations between Iran and the Arab Gulf states. United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 5/11/1998 - Al-Sahaf discusses Iraqi situation with King Hussein
During the meeting Sahaf delivered a message from Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to King Hussein. The king stressed that Jordan would continue to, "exert maximum efforts to lift the sanctions imposed on Iraqi people," after the Gulf war. Iraq-Jordan, Politics, 5/11/1998 - Yemeni minister: No safe havens for Bin Laden in Yemen
Yemeni Minister of Interior Hussein Arab ridiculed rumors that Saudi billionaire Osama Bin Laden, wanted by both Saudi Arabia and the United States for charges of sponsoring terrorism, is heading for Yemen. Yemen, Politics, 5/11/1998 - Sudanese rebels say Wednesday's peace agreement is not conclusive
Sudanese Minister for Cabinet Affairs Brigadier Mohammed Alamin Khalifa said yesterday in Khartoum that his government's relentless efforts to bring about peace and stability to his war stricken Afro-Arab country are finally coming to fruition. Sudan, Politics, 5/11/1998 - Kenyan foreign minister confirms Sudan's unity
After his meeting in Cairo with Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa, Kenyan Foreign Minister Bonaya Godana said on Sunday that "The last agreement in Niarobi concerning the dispute in Sudan may achieve some progress, yet the problem in Sudan is very complicated and no one expects the success of the agreement." Sudan-Egypt-Kenya, Politics, 5/11/1998 - Four Palestinian captives arrive in Iraq
According to their request, the four Palestinian captives Iran agreed to release recently as per the request made by the leader of the Hamas movement, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, arrived today in Iraq. Palestine-Iran, Politics, 5/11/1998 - Argentinean vice-president to visit nuclear reactor at Inshas
Carlos Ruckauf, the Argentinean vice-president and his country's representative to the current Cairo summit for the G-15 group of developing countries, asked to visit the new Egyptian nuclear reactor in Anshas. Egypt, Politics, 5/11/1998 - Egypt opposes canceling Mediterranean Forum
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa sent today messages to his counterparts in the Mediterranean Basin Forum, in which he confirmed the importance of continuing this assembly and its development and said his country is not convinced by calls for canceling this assemblage. Regional-Egypt, Politics, 5/11/1998 - Iraqi foreign minister: Israeli - Turkish alliance blockades the Arabs
He said, "Resuming relations with Kuwait will be dependent on changing its [the Kuwaiti] attitude which aims at causing damage to Iraq." Iraq, Politics, 5/11/1998 - Egyptian - Kenyan relations reviewed Egypt-Kenya, Politics, 5/11/1998