Sanaa : For the first time in the history of Yemen, five policewomen has been appointed to key security posts in the Yemeni city of Taiz, local media reported.
The five of them were assigned at sites and police stations in the Taiz Security Department as part of the security reform.
The appointments were made to empower women in security roles as part of a campaign to end the chaos and lawlessness that has plagued Taiz for years.
Also Read Saudi: 255 female recruits graduate with degree in diplomatic security Second Lieutenant Amira Al-Bukhaili, who was recently promoted to Deputy Director of Training for Taiz Security, told Arab News that women’s struggle for power and high positions has finally paid off.
“I am so delighted today. The appointments have restored a portion of our rights, which is something that should have occurred a long time ago,” she added.
Tags Sanaa Yemen Yemeni woman
Related stories
Subscribe
- Never miss a story with notifications
- Gain full access to our premium content
- Browse free from up to 5 devices at once
Latest stories