Abbas appoints first PLO vice president, signals potential succession plan

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas on Saturday appointed longtime aide Hussein al-Sheikh as the first-ever vice president of the PLO, a position created two days prior. Seen as paving the way for a leadership transition, the move came amid mounting international pressure for the organisation to reform.

Apr 27, 2025 - 02:00
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Abbas appoints first PLO vice president, signals potential succession plan
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas on Saturday appointed longtime aide Hussein al-Sheikh as the first-ever vice president of the PLO, a position created two days prior. Seen as paving the way for a leadership transition, the move came amid mounting international pressure for the organisation to reform.

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