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Palestinian academic assails Kuwait selection process as undemocratic
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Palestinian academic and writer Dr. Hassan al-Qannua told Shehab Wire that procedures for selecting Palestinian National Council representatives in Kuwait lack popular participation and entrench exclusionary decision-making. He said the selection method raises a fundamental question about the meaning of democratic representation in the context of how delegates were chosen.
The criticism reflects broader Palestinian disputes over the legitimacy of bodies tasked with representing diaspora communities and national interests. Palestinians have long contested the composition and authority of the National Council, particularly regarding how members are selected and which factions and constituencies hold meaningful voice in the process.
