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Jordan names woman to head court for first time Brett Murphy at 11:36 AM ET [JURIST] Jordan's High Judiciary Board appointed Ihssan Barakat [AWLN profile] as Chief of the Court of First Instance Monday, marking the first time a woman will preside over a team of judges in the country. Barakat said that "this is a very important step for Arab women in the region," adding that she is ready for the responsibility and will make providing an efficient judicial system her top priority. She will begin her post on June 1. Link | 
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