Sultan OKs Elections for a Portion of Parliament
From Times Wire Reports
Brunei’s absolute ruler signed a constitutional amendment that could lead to the tiny oil-rich sultanate’s first elections in nearly four decades. The move came after Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah convened a 21-member appointed legislature for the first time in 20 years.
The amendment would allow for a partly elected parliament, but no other details were given.
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