Palestinian election commission resigns

The Palestinian Elections Commission said today it has resigned to protest over what it called government interference.

The Palestinian Elections Commission said today it has resigned to protest over what it called government interference.

It said a letter of resignation was sent to President Mahmoud Abbas's office late last night.

The move could obstruct a January 25th parliamentary election.

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