Obaida Arnaout
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Obaida Arnaout | |
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عبيدة أرناؤوط | |
| Spokesperson for the Military Operations Command's Political Affairs Administration | |
| Leader | Ahmed al-Sharaa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hama, Syria |
| Nationality | Syrian |
Obaida Arnaout (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is a Syrian politician who was a spokesperson for the Political Affairs Administration of the Military Operations Command in Syria.[1]
He gained widespread attention following controversial statements regarding the role of women in the government and society, sparking significant debate on social media platforms and in political circles.[1]
Controversial remarks
On 18 December 2024, Arnaout gave an interview in which he stated that "the essence of women and their biological and psychological nature do not fit all positions, such as the Ministry of Defense",[2] and, "As for women's representation in ministerial and parliamentary roles, we believe that this matter is premature and should be left to legal and constitutional experts who will work on rethinking the structure of the new Syrian state".[3] Arnaout's statements on 18 December were interpreted by historian Juan Cole as implying a ban against women serving as members of the parliament, as ministers, or as prime minister. Researcher Milena Zain al-Din from Damascus University disagreed with the spokesperson's statement, stating, "We, the young women and women of Syria, are activists, politicians, human rights advocates, journalists, economists, academics, workers, and homemakers. ... Obeida Arnaout's rhetoric is unacceptable. The Syrian woman, who has struggled and endured alongside millions of Syrian women, is not waiting for you to choose a place or role for her that aligns with your mindset for building our nation".[2] There was "widespread criticism" online in reaction to Arnaout's statements.[3]
See also
- Cabinet of Syria
- Women in Syria
- Aisha al-Dibs, the first woman to hold an official position in the Syrian Transitional Government following the fall of the Assad regime.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "مسؤول سوري يثير "موجة" جدل.. ماذا قال عن المرأة؟" [Syrian official sparks a "wave" of controversy.. what were his remarks about women?]. Sky News Arabia (in العربية). 18 December 2024. Archived from the original on 3 July 2025. Retrieved 23 December 2024. Unknown parameter
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