September 3, 1994

200 released Palestinian prisoners clash with Palestinian police in Jericho, protest their conditions. (AFP 9/4 in FBIS 9/6)

Vatican announces decision to establish official ties with PLO. (VOP 9/3 in FBIS 9/6)

Arafat appoints Hakam Bal'awi chief of Palestinian intelligence/security services to rein in quarrelling heads of security branches. (HA 9/4 in FBIS 9/6) (see 8/30)