Thursday, April 29, 1993

Israeli and Palestinian delegations agree to form 3 working groups to explore land and water, self-rule, and human rights. Two diaspora Palestinians - Ahmad Khalidi and Camille Mansour - will be present at main bilateral negotiations. (ITV 4/30 in FBIS 5/3)

Saudi interior min. bans Islamic groups from soliciting funds unless specifically authorized, to stave use of Saudi money for political violence in other countries. (NYT 5/1)

Islamic Conference Org. (ICO) FMs end 5-day meeting in Karachi, form working group to define terrorism and call for UN conf. on the issue. PLO is "disappointed" over ICO grants of $90m to Bosnia, $10m to Palestinians. (MM 4/29, 4/30)