The Palestinian leader Mr Yasser Arafat said on Egyptian television today that he would be a candidate in January's Palestinian leadership elections.
Asked if he would run, Mr Arafat said, "Of course, if I am tasked by the Palestinian command (because) I am proud of our democracy."
He added, "I will refer to the executive committee and the central committee (of the Palestine Liberation Organisation), then afterwards I will stand in the elections."
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"It is imperative," he added.
It was the first time Mr Arafat, whom Washington wants to see removed from power, had said that he intended to run in the Palestinian presidential elections slated for January.
AFP
