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Logan Utah Monday September 16 2002 — A5 0 World & Nation I I Md Araffati’s handling of two years of violence with Israel that have left the Palestinian territories in ruins Arafat’s growing vulnerability was exposed last week when parliament led by lawmakers from his Fatah movement forced his Cabinet to resign Fatah members and even some in Arafat’s inner circle now demand openly that he share power by appointing a prime minister an idea backed by the United States ' “This is the time for change and he should accept this change” said Ahmed Abdel Rahman a seniox RAMALLAH West Bank (AP) — Many Palestinians say they no longer are willing to put up with Yasser Arafat’s absolute rule — a turning point in the history of a people largely shaped by one man The challenge is led by Arafat loyalists raising for the first time the possibility that he may have to give up some power — though his ability to survive and outwit his opponents is legendary Although the issue driving the current rebellion is official corruption and mismanagement it also is clear that there is growing dissatisfaction — often only hinted at — with the rale weaCremiiirog? albsoiaiite 01111 large majority of Palestinians — 69 percent — want a prime minister while as many as 44 percent want Arafat turned into a figurehead Just a year ago talk about Arafat relinquishing some power was inconceivable He was still a key player courted by world leaders trying to broker a Mideast cease-fir- e while at home he controlled even the tiniest details of government Israel believes it triggered the change by confining him to his West Bank headquarters beginning in December and persuading the United to shun him The boycott has turned Arafat into "-S-tates Arafat adviser An August poll suggests that a a lonely prisoner He receives some delegations and the occasional envoy from the European Union or United Nations but the steady stream of foreign ministers to his Ramallah compound has stopped Many Palestinians say the humiliation of their leader is counterproduc- five and will only boost his standing: 34 percent told pollsters they would vote for him again in Jan 20 elec- - ' tions — far more than supported ' anyone else — and that support is expected to increase if no serious challenger emerges Yet the ultimatum issued to the Palestinians in June by President Bush — replace Arafat or forget about statehood — seems to have had an effect Abdel Rahman the Arafat adviser said Palestinians must realize that as long as the world has no faith in their leadership there will be no progress toward independence With unusual candor he said the Palestinians “crossed red lines” with suicide bombing attacks on Israeli civilians during the current conflict Under these circumstances Arafat must make a sacrifice for his people and allow a prime minister to take over some government affairs Abdel Rahman said - In brief Sweden’s ruling socialists appeared poised to maintain political power j- - rUVVVi STOCKHOLM Sweden (AP) — Sweden’s ruling socialists appeared positioned to maintain power after a tight race against a center-rigopposition that campaigned on tax cuts and immiissues an exit poll showed Sunday gration Social Democratic party which had pledged The welfare system would to uphold the country’s cradle-to-graremain in power if supported by the Left and Groin parties Together the parties had 324 percent of the vote according to the poll by Swedish Television The Social Democrats had 373 percent the former communist Left Party had 10 percent and the Greens had 31 percent the poll said The four parties combined had 443 voters had a margin of than exit more 9000 of Hie poll percent error of 2 percent Social Democrats comGoing into balloting the center-le- ft bined with the former communist Left and the Green parties woe in a statistical tie with the group of four parties polls showed The picture was sharply different a few months ago when surveys showed the Social Democrats who have ruled for all but nine of the last 70 years surging to record- percent high support levels of 40-pl- T yR'H ht 4 - 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