Female activist running for Muslim Brotherhood chairmanshipOctober 3, 2012 - 18:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sabah al-Sakkari, a female activist of the Muslim Brotherhood’s political wing Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), is running to replace outgoing party chairman Mohammed Morsi, the current Egyptian president, RIA Novosti reported citing Al Arabiya. Asked about possible presidential ambitions, Sakkari said she would not mind running for the presidency if the Freedom and Justice party nominated her. “It is also important that the culture of the society changes so that people can accept a female president.” Sakkari said that if she becomes the FJP chairwoman, she will not make unilateral decisions and will always consult other members of the party. In response to reports that a woman from the Muslim Brotherhood has to seek her husband’s approval before assuming any political position, Sakkari pointed out the difference between approval and consultation. “I would never run for or assume any position without telling my husband, but in this case I consult him rather than seek his permission, as long as he initially approved my work in politics.” Sakkari is a graduate of the Faculty of Pharmacy. The mother of four is married to a professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new one. |