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U N post selection sparks global debate over candidate
Controversy swirls as the United Nations weighs appointing its first top official on women’s issues after Beijing. Gertrude Mongella of Tanzania is a leading contender, facing criticism over her Beijing role and calls for a candidate from developing nations or outside the U N system. Others named include Nafis Sadik of Pakistan and Mervat Tallawy of Egypt, reflecting tensions between rich and poor nations.
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