Friday, March 25, 2011

Saudi Arabia to hold municipal elections without participation of women

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced it would hold municipal elections next month after a two-year delay. According to the AP, electoral commission director Abdul-Rahman al-Dahmash stated the voting will be held on April 23.

The kingdom held its first municipal elections in 2005. The term of the current municipal ends on 9 October. Half the seats are elected while the rest are appointed. The councils have little power and women are not allowed to run or vote.

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Source: http://www1.albawaba.com/main-headlines/saudi-arabia-hold-municipal-elections-without-participation-women

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