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Palestinian factions'' talks to resume in Cairo tomorrow

CAIRO, June 27 (KUNA) -- Representatives of Palestinian factions of Hamas and Fatah are expected to resume their sixth round of talks in Cairo on Sunday.
Upon arrival Hamas Deputy politburo, Dr. Moussa Abu Marzouq who heads his faction in the talks said that the meeting was at an invitation of Egypt with the participation of Fatah's high ranking official Ahmad Quraei who is scheduled to arrive later tonight.
Earlier, Egyptian Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman stressed importance on continuing Egyptian efforts and find the means to end Palestinian internal dispute to reach a national reconciliation.
Several media outlets said that the talks should be serious and should put an end to political arrests and media war between Fatah and Hamas.
In the past, Hamas has called for the release of all political prisoners in the West Bank, but such call was not answered in full despite the recent release of some prisoners in the past few days. (end) bna.mb KUNA 272230 Jun 09NNNN