Wednesday, January 19, 2011

PLO Flag Is Raised in US Capital for First Time; Russia Recognizes Independent Palestinian State

The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) raised its official flag for the first time outside its Dupont Circle offices in Washington, DC yesterday (January 18, 2011), according to the Christian Broadcast Network website.

The Obama administration granted the PLO permission to fly the flag last July, despite the mission's lack of embassy status.

"We hope that this will help in the international effort to provide recognition for the Palestinian state," said PLO official Maen Ariekat.

In a related development, Russia today joined several South American nations in confirming its recognition of an independent Palestinian state.

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