In a message dated 8/27/01 12:42:28 PM Central Daylight Time,
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> ..It is also my understanding that
> Hamat Bah was out of the country during the meeting to form the coaltion and
> I also understand that the meeting was postponed twice to allow him time to
> come back to attend the meeting. It is obvious that the UDP/PPP wanted all
> represented parties to be at the meeting..
>
>

Ngai,

You are right, the removal of the dictator was and is the reason that a
colaition was proposed in the first place. If your above statement is
correct, then why was the meeting not postponed one more time to make sure
all were present, and why was it not delayed so PDOIS could attend as they
allege?
The solution ot all of this is quite simple. As I have stated, if the
intention of all concerned is to do the right thing, then all that needs to
be done is to re-convene the meeting as many have already suggested and then
make sure everyone is in attendance and that a compromise is reached. If this
is done, then all of us will believe that those involved want to see a united
way forward, and not one that is splintered and could lead to the present
regime staying right where they are.
One simple action can solve everything, rather than unending explanations and
arguments. I merely stated wwhat my view on the whole affair is.

Jabou Joh

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