The continuous erosion of democratic structures in the West Bank - Foundation Office Palestinian Territories
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The continuous erosion of democratic structures in the West Bank
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Michael Mertes, Jörg Knocha
More than 70 percent of the Palestinians in the West Bank believe that the Palestinian Authority (PA) is undemocratic and illiberal. A question arises: Is the West Bank still governed by democratic procedures or is the PA an authoritarian regime? The truth lies in the middle – and the causes for concern increase.