Women to Sue Governor of Maharah [Archives:2000/38/Front Page]

Local sources in Al-Maharah governorate said that Women Union of the governorate was still determined to prosecute Dr. Hassan Maqboul Al-Ahdal, the governor, for publishing a book entitled Al-Maharah Governorate; Facts and Figures , which was said to be offensive towards women of the city. More than 300 women marched through the city in protest of the book. Meanwhile, Sheikhs of the city gathered and called for the governors appearance in court.
On the other hand, the YSP considered the book as being an insult to women, while the Islah party called in a statement for resorting to reason.
The first addition of the book was published last June containing historical details about Al-Maharah, its inhabitants and other geographical, economic and social information. The book also contains some of the historic turning points in the city.

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