SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Sudan Tribune - Sudan’s ruling FFC say committed to strong female representation parliament

16/9/19: Sudan Tribune - Sudan’s ruling FFC say committed to strong female representation parliament

 Sudan Tribune reports that the Forces for Freedom and Change have reaffirmed their commitment to secure 40% of parliament seats for women, considering it as "an absolute and irreversible necessity."

 In statements to the Sudan Tribune, Munzir Abu al-Maali, a FFC leading member,described women’s representation in the government as "unconvincing,” but pointed out the possibility of addressing the issue by granting the two remaining ministries of livestock and infrastructure to women from the Blue Nile State and eastern Sudan states.

 Tahani Abbas, an activist of the No to Women’s Oppression Initiative, said that women demand 50% representation in parliament, stressing that Sudanese women are eager for their participation at all levels in the Sovereign Council, government and legislative power, especially as the legislative councils are closely linked to the population in the regions and rural areas.