August 11, 1996

In Cairo, Fatah Central Comm. ends 2-days of talks on conditions in the West Bank, Gaza; discusses plans for promoting candidates in upcoming municipal elections; rejects proposal to effect partial redeployment in Hebron. (MENA, RMC 8/11, VOP 8/12 in FBIS 8/12; VOP 8/12 in FBIS 8/13)

Palestinian Naher Dahlan dies while in PA custody. PA says he committed suicide. Adameer human rights organization says he died as a result of abuse during interrogation. (MM 8/15; PR 8/16) (see 8/10)

Turkish Pres. Erbakan arrives in Iran for 3-day official visit; holds talks on political, economic ties with Pres. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. U.S. is angered. (MM 8/12) (see 8/5)