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abujagirl
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Women in Saudi Arabia today voted for the first time in municipal elections.
BBC reports that a total of 978 women have registered as candidates for the elections, alongside 5,938 men. Female candidates have had to speak behind a partition during campaign appearances or be represented by a man.
About 130,000 women registered to vote. The figures for men is placed at 1.35million.
BBC reports that a total of 978 women have registered as candidates for the elections, alongside 5,938 men. Female candidates have had to speak behind a partition during campaign appearances or be represented by a man.
About 130,000 women registered to vote. The figures for men is placed at 1.35million.
