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Coverage dated October 1, 2021

Qataris Vote in Subdued First Legislative Election

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The vote is for 30 members of the 45-strong Shura Council

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  1. France 24

    Qataris to vote in subdued first legislative election (opens France 24)

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    Qataris to vote in subdued first legislative election

  2. France 24

    Qataris vote in first-ever legislative elections for subdued advisory council (opens France 24)

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    Qataris began voting in the emirate's first legislative election Saturday in a symbolic nod to democracy that analysts say will not lead to power shifting away from the ruling family. The vote for th…

  3. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    In modest step, Qatar holds its 1st legislative council vote (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Qatari citizens voted for the first time in elections for an advisory council on Saturday — a long-delayed step that aims to give people in the autocratic sheikhdom slightly more say over how they're ruled.

  4. Voice of America

    Qataris Vote in Subdued First Legislative Election (opens Voice of America)

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    The vote is for 30 members of the 45-strong Shura Council

  5. Al Jazeera

    Qataris cast ballots in first legislative elections (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The candidates are mostly men, with nearly 30 women among the 284 hopefuls running for the 30 available council seats.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Qatari voters weigh in on first legislative elections (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera speaks to Qatari citizens about their experience voting for the country’s advisory Shura Council.

  7. Deutsche Welle

    Qatar holds first legislative election, women included | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The people of Qatar are voting in their first legislative elections. Still a third of the 45-seat Shura council will be appointed by the emir. Human rights groups have criticized Gulf state's electoral law, which denies many citizens the right to vote.

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