Saudi Arabia to hold democratic elections - The Washington Times: World
JIDDA, Saudi Arabia � Saudi Arabia announced its first-ever democratic elections yesterday, to be held within a year in all 14 of its regions.
A council for each region will be selected as a step toward implementing reforms promised by King Fahd in May and long backed by the de facto leader, Crown Prince Abdullah.
Saudi Arabia, an absolute monarchy, has an appointed advisory Shura Council instead of a national parliament, and it has never had elections for public office at any level.
JIDDA, Saudi Arabia � Saudi Arabia announced its first-ever democratic elections yesterday, to be held within a year in all 14 of its regions.
A council for each region will be selected as a step toward implementing reforms promised by King Fahd in May and long backed by the de facto leader, Crown Prince Abdullah.
Saudi Arabia, an absolute monarchy, has an appointed advisory Shura Council instead of a national parliament, and it has never had elections for public office at any level.
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