Just six women out of 98 female candidates succeeded in winning a seat in the 56-member legislature, two fewer than the previous parliamentary election held in 2006. The total number of candidates was 412.
Three of the new female MPs come from AKEL while DISY, DIKO and EDEK elected one each. EDEK MP Roula Mavronicola’s election has been challenged by two other – male -- candidates from her party who have asked for a recount of the votes.
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Just six women out of 98 female candidates succeeded in winning a seat in the 56-member legislature, two fewer than the previous parliamentary election held in 2006. The total number of candidates was 412.
Three of the new female MPs come from AKEL while DISY, DIKO and EDEK elected one each. EDEK MP Roula Mavronicola’s election has been challenged by two other – male -- candidates from her party who have asked for a recount of the votes.
To read the complete article please visit www.cyprus-mail.com