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Article: Abbas mired in struggle; After 100 days, the Palestinian president faces criticism for the lack of progress in the territories.(WORLD)
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- The Christian Science Monitor
- Article date:
- April 25, 2005
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Byline: Ben Lynfield Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
RAMALLAH -- A line from Mahmoud Abbas's inauguration speech in January has proven prescient: "The way forward will not be easy."
Mr. Abbas has succeeded in forging a crucial cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants. In March and April, there have been no Israeli fatalities, the longest such stretch since the intifada started in 2000. During the same period, six Palestinians were killed, says the Israeli human rights group Btselem.
Abbas is credited with maintaining a protracted calm in this volatile region as well as improving Palestinians' image abroad. But as he ...