Woman elected to head opposition council in western Aleppo
The new leader of the opposition council in western Aleppo plans to implement projects to benefit women and develop their potential.
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ALEPPO, Syria — A woman is taking the reins of the Syrian opposition’s local council in western Aleppo for the first time in the organization’s six years.
Iman Hashem, a schoolteacher with a strong record of public service, took office July 1.