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Dhaka calls for unity among Palestinians

Monday, 18 June 2007


Bangladesh urged unity among the feuding Palestinian groups in view of the latest outbreaks of fight between the supporters of Hamas and Fatah. In response to a media query on the situation in Palestine, Foreign Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury said, "We have been deeply saddened by the news of continued fighting between Palestinian groups. This kind of conflict will not bring gain for anyone, least of all for the Palestinian cause." "We would urge calm upon all sides. —UNB