Ghassan Shakaa
Ghassan Shakaa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 |
| Died | January 25, 2018 (aged 74–75) Nablus |
| Nationality |  Palestine |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | أبو الوليد Abu Al-Waleed |
Ghassan Shakaa (Arabic: غسان الشكعة, romanized: Ghassān Shak’ā) (1943 - 25 Jan 2018) was a Palestinian politician who was the mayor of Nablus from 1994-2004 and from 2012-2015.[1] one of the largest cities in the West Bank. His uncle, Bassam Shaka was another former Nablus mayor. Shakaa was appointed to his position by Yasser Arafat.[2][failed verification] His brother was assassinated by a still unknown group. Shakaa published an open letter in which he called for the Palestinian National Authority to restore order to his politically divided city.[3][4]
References
- ^ Abdullah H. Erakat, Nablus Handicrafts Project Aims for Regional Tourism The Medialine,February 24, 2014
- ^ "www.passia.org". passia.org. Archived from the original on 6 February 2007. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ "West Bank mayor quits in protest". BBC News. 28 February 2004.
- ^ News, ABC. "West Bank former mayor, Ghassan al-Shakaa, dead at age 74". go.com. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
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