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Hamas accuses Abbas of launching coup
16 Dec 2006 12:14:30 GMT
Source: Reuters

GAZA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The governing Hamas faction accused Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of launching a coup against its government on Saturday after he called for early elections.

"This is a real coup against the democratically elected government," senior Hamas lawmaker Mushir al-Masri said.
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Palestinian Hamas lawmakers Mohammed Bader (from L-R), Issa al-Jaabari and Sameer Al-Qade sit in the dock during a hearing in Israel's Ofer military court near the West Bank city of Ramallah December 19, 2006.