politics
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Iraqi Candidate Prioritizes Housing Crisis and Youth Empowerment
Parliamentary candidate Niran Al-Zahawi emphasized the need for a credible and well-documented electoral process, asserting that Iraq’s youth are the cornerstone for building the country’s future.
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Iraqi Women Between Participation, Boycott: Divergent Voices Ahead of Elections
Iraqi women are divided — some view the upcoming elections as a chance for change and to support female candidates, while others, disillusioned by false promises, have chosen to boycott the polls.
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Women's Participation in politics life: Along road toward genuine empowerment.
-Algerian women play a central role in politics and civil society, as innovative youth initiatives like the Youth of Algeria Foundation work to enhance participation, empower talent, and strengthen citizenship values for a promising future.
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Women in Egyptian Parties... A New Awakening of Their Role and Activities
Women’s presence in political parties indicates political progress, yet in Egypt, despite early participation since 1919, their representation remains inconsistent, shifting between limited advancement and enduring marginalization.
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'The Withdrawal of Fighters Crowns a Series of Peaceful Initiatives Taken by the Movement'
Political activist in Kirkuk, Bekhal Fawzi, affirmed that the issue of peace and the progress achieved by the Freedom Movement represent a shared dream for every Kurd, stressing that women have a pivotal role to play in the process of achieving peace.
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Lebanese Activist: No Calm in Gaza… It’s a Warrior’s Pause in an Existential Battle
Political activist Kholoud Al-Hamouch affirmed that what is happening today in Gaza and southern Lebanon is a new chapter in an existential struggle that goes beyond geography and is reshaping regional and international equations.
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Khadija Al-Jarf: Recognition of Political Parties Is a Democratic Necessity
Amid the recent political developments and changes taking place in Syria, the existence of political parties in the region is considered essential for establishing the principle of pluralism.
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“No Legitimacy for Any Decision That Undermines the Memory of National Sacrifice”
The Syrian Interim Government has abolished Martyrs’ Day - a decision that not only erases May 6th from the official calendar but threatens the memory of sacrifice that shaped the vision of a free Syria.
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The Syrian Interim Government Gives Extremism an Official Face
The jihadists of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have committed atrocities that shame humanity itself. Yet, instead of protecting all components of the Syrian people the newly formed administration is granting extremism an official stamp - justifying massacr.
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Libyan Women at the Heart of Reconciliation: Leadership Roles and Sacrifices for Peace
Amid ongoing marginalization and violence, calls are growing to strengthen the presence of Libyan women in decision-making positions and ensure their meaningful participation in achieving a comprehensive and just national reconciliation.
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Gazans women expect steps beyond solidarity for Palestine
The people of Gaza are still faced with death, hunger, and displacement. While the recognition of Palestine remains a symbolic step that does not bring change on the ground, women in Gaza expect steps beyond solidarity.
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Northeast Syria communities stand united against Turkish threats
Women in North and East Syria stressed the importance of Syrian–Syrian dialogue, voicing strong rejection of foreign interference.
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Libyan activists: Conflict strips women of basic rights
Libya’s armed conflict fuels social and economic crises, disproportionately harming women and children while undermining women’s role in society.
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‘Ongoing chaos raises risk of Syrian civil war’
Syria remains trapped in social and political tensions, fueled by escalating violations committed by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants against the country’s diverse communities.
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Basima Al-Akabani: HTS fuels Syria’s civil war
Political activist Basima Al-Akabani said Syria is already in a state of civil war, stressing that “some say we may be heading toward civil war, but I believe we are already experiencing it.”
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Awareness-raising activities needed to increase women’s political participation in Yemen
The second phase of the municipal council elections in Libya is scheduled for June 2025 while women’s political participation remains low in the country.
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Iraqi women: Radical changes are needed to increase women’s political participation
Parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held in Iraq in 2025. Iraqi women activists believe that radical changes are needed to increase women’s political participation in the country.
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Imrali delegation applies for third meeting with Abdullah Öcalan
The Imrali delegation has applied to the Turkish Ministry of Justice for a third meeting with Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan, Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) Spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan announced on Wednesday.
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İlham Ehmed: Türkiye aims to expand its occupation by appointing consultants to ministries of the new interim government led by HTS
Türkiye has appointed consultants to the ministries of the new interim government led by HTS to take control of Syria, İlham Ehmed emphasized, adding, “Today is the day to determine the future of Syria.”