(Only) Kuwaiti Woman Politician Survives Vote

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Source: Associated Press

Kuwaiti Woman Politician Survives Vote
By DIANA ELIAS – 3 hours ago

KUWAIT CITY (AP) — Kuwait's only female politician survived an attempt to oust her Tuesday by conservative lawmakers who accused her of mismanagement and endangering traditional religious values.

Hundreds of female supporters applauded and ululated from the galleries as parliament voted 27-19, with two abstentions, against the impeachment of Education Minister Nouria al-Subeih, a pioneer in this small oil-rich Gulf state where women were only allowed to participate in political life in 2005.

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Clad in a black pantsuit, al-Subeih, who doesn't wear the Muslim headscarf unlike nearly all women in this overwhelmingly conservative society, stood up and waved to the crowds, while lawmakers shook her hand.

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Many female activists believe al-Subeih's opponents simply want to remove the only female Cabinet member in a country that still does not totally accept women in politics.

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[LeftishBrit]

1. Glad to hear that being female is not in ITSELF a high crime

well, at least by a vote of 27 to 19.

[donsu]

2. hoo ray! wishing her well

flower petals strewn all around

[rch35]

3. very good news nt