Islamist-backed candidate Souad Abderrahim defeated a city official who served under ousted despot Zine el Abidine Ben Ali today to become the first woman mayor of the Tunisian capital.
"I dedicate this victory to all Tunisian women," Abderrahim said. "My first task will be to improve the face of Tunis."
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