An election observer from a Ugandan group called the National Consultative Council, Christopher Kibanzanga, said he was impressed by the huge turnout.

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"Political bureau chief Khaled Meshaal has notified Hamas's consultative council that he does not wish to be a candidate for the movement's future leadership, " the AFP news agency quoted the statement as saying on Sunday.

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You also derided our attempts to combat the spread of extremism within our country and suggested that a draft counter-terrorism law, currently under discussion by the Shura Council (Consultative Council), could be used for purposes other than those for which it is being enacted.

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