Mahmoud Abbas Elected Palestinian Authority President, January 9, 2005
Mahmoud Abbas wins the election to succeed Yasser Arafat as President of the Palestinian National Authority, replacing interim president Rawhi Fattouh.
Date: January 9, 2005
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