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| Afghanistan |
| Afghan Parliament Elects House Speaker |
| 2011-02-28 |
| [Tolo News] Afghan politicians Sunday made it to elect head of the Afghan House of Representatives. Abdul Rahouf Ebrahimi, a fellow candidate from northern Kunduz province, swept majority of votes in the parliament and won house speaker seat after more than a month of stalemate in the house. That would appear to be a win for the Northern Alliance bloc... Hours after Mr Ebrahimi won the seat; President Karzai's Offices in a statement congratulated him for his new position. Mr Ebrahimi sweeping 169 votes in the parliament could make it up to 50+1. Around 173 parliamentarians were taking part in Saturday's vote which was held transparently. Parliament stalemate on house speaker lasted for more than a month ended after Mr Ebrahimi was elected to fill the seat. The newly elected house speaker pledged to protect Afghan national interests in the best way possible. "I really appreciate that you have trusted me to hold this crucial seat," he said. "I want to offer my deepest congratulations on winning the votes and confidence of parliamentarians," said Mohammad Yunus Qanoni, former head of the parliament. Mr Ebrahimi said next day the parliament will vote for deputy house speakers and secretaries. |
| Posted by:Fred |