Scotland to get 1st Muslim leader as SNP elects Humza Yousaf
WORLD 27 March 2023 - 19:35
Scotland’s governing Scottish National Party elected Humza Yousaf as its new leader on March 27 after a bruising five-week contest that exposed deep fractures within the pro-independence movement.
The 37-year-old son of South Asian immigrants is set to become the first person of color and the first Muslim to serve as Scotland’s first minister since the post was established in 1999, AP News reports.
Yousaf, who currently is Scotland’s health minister, beat two other Scottish lawmakers in a contest to replace First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. She unexpectedly stepped down last month after eight years as leader of the party and of Scotland’s semi-autonomous government.
Yousaf, who is due to be confirmed as first minister by Scottish lawmakers on Tuesday, faces the challenge of uniting the SNP and reenergizing its campaign for Scottish independence from the United Kingdom.
“Just as I will lead the SNP in the interests of all party members, not just those who voted for me, so I will lead Scotland in the interests of all our citizens whatever your political allegiance,” he said in an acceptance speech at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield rugby stadium.
Yousaf paid tribute to his late grandparents, who emigrated from Punjab to Glasgow more than 60 years ago.
Caliber.Az
1
|
High time to declare US ambassador persona non grata Mr. Libby, take your suitcase and leave for Washington
05 May 2024 - 12:06
|
2
|
Sports & Lake Urmia as tools in fighting for Azerbaijani national identity in Iran Identity struggles: Sports & environment
07 May 2024 - 16:46
|
3
|
West destabilising situation in Georgia Security, impunity for (foreign) agents
05 May 2024 - 17:28
|
4
|
Double standards and Michel's confession Europe's hypocrisy
05 May 2024 - 11:18
|
5
|
Armenian priests peddling false narratives Unmasking revanchist rhetoric
05 May 2024 - 14:57
|
Russian leader congratulates Azerbaijani counterpart on 79th anniversary of Victory
08 May 2024 - 17:28
President Aliyev extends invitation to Turkish counterpart to participate in COP29
08 May 2024 - 17:18
Slovak premier explores new frontiers in Baku-Bratislava relations
Strategic focus on trade, defense, & energy co-op08 May 2024 - 17:10
Azerbaijani servicemen participate in international drills in Türkiye
PHOTO08 May 2024 - 16:52
Minister: Baku, Sofia to resume direct flights in June
08 May 2024 - 16:38
China-Russia partnership alarms West amid Ukraine war
Caliber.Az on YouTube08 May 2024 - 16:22
Michelle Obama: the game-changer in the presidential race?
Biden's replacement, Trump's challenger08 May 2024 - 16:12
Türkiye successfully tests AKINCI strike heavy UAV with domestic ammo & electro-optical system
PHOTO/VIDEO08 May 2024 - 16:06
Azerbaijani-Bulgarian trade turnover exceeds $150 million
Statement by deputy economy minister08 May 2024 - 15:53
Diplomatic pressure on Israel mounts amid Gaza war
No exit strategy08 May 2024 - 15:39
Russia welcomes upcoming meeting between Azerbaijani, Armenian FMs in Kazakhstan
08 May 2024 - 15:36
28-year chapter of sorrow that shall never again darken our history's pages
Occupation of Shusha as testament to Armenia's crimes08 May 2024 - 15:21
Armenian National Security Service summons revanchist archbishop
08 May 2024 - 15:03
Azerbaijan plays key role in diversifying Bulgaria's gas supply - President Rudev
08 May 2024 - 14:47
Azerbaijani, Israeli officials discuss ongoing developments in Caucasus, Middle East
08 May 2024 - 14:44
President Aliyev: Azerbaijan to position itself as a provider of green energy to Europe
08 May 2024 - 14:31
Azerbaijan State Tourism Agency: COP29 – biggest event due to number of participants
08 May 2024 - 14:17
Azerbaijan to hold Fintex Summit-2024
08 May 2024 - 14:03
Israeli offensive on Rafah would break international law, UK minister says
08 May 2024 - 13:51
US increases its forecast for Azerbaijan’s oil production
08 May 2024 - 13:37
Türkiye holds Operation Mahzen-39
VIDEO08 May 2024 - 13:23
IAEA discusses implementation of failed 2023 agreement with Iran
08 May 2024 - 13:09
Yerevan must grasp that Armenia's sovereignty and future are at stake
Kazakh pundit assesses peace chances in South Caucasus08 May 2024 - 12:54
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation supports Azerbaijanis expelled from Armenia
08 May 2024 - 12:42
Poland hosts joint exercise Astral Knight-24
PHOTO08 May 2024 - 12:30
Russian peacekeepers' last convoy leaves Karabakh
VIDEO08 May 2024 - 12:25
Azerbaijan to export five billion cubic metres of gas to Europe
08 May 2024 - 12:17
Bridging divides and building alliances: From Kenya to Azerbaijan
Article by Nation08 May 2024 - 12:05
Baku-Bratislava: Advancing progress through strategic partnership
Fortifying economic bonds08 May 2024 - 11:53
President’s rep: Azerbaijan, Armenia reach agreement on COP29 climate conference
08 May 2024 - 11:39
Official welcoming ceremony of Bulgarian president held in Baku
08 May 2024 - 11:27
Armenia's Pashinyan embarks on visit to Moscow
08 May 2024 - 11:26
Paris Olympics 2024: Bedbugs, QR codes and Macron's unkept promises
Challenges behind celebration08 May 2024 - 11:13
UN World Food Program to seek funds to scale up humanitarian aid in Somalia
08 May 2024 - 10:58
Azerbaijani PM meets with Turkish parliamentarian Fuat Oktay
08 May 2024 - 10:52
"Azerbaijan and Kenya join forces ahead of COP29"
Article by Ambassador Sultan Hajiyev08 May 2024 - 10:45
Abandon the doom and gloom narrative around Azerbaijan and Armenia
Article by The Guardian08 May 2024 - 10:31
Armenian Apostolic Church: Sowing seeds of hatred instead of cultivating peace
Will Yerevan opt to cling to historical myths?08 May 2024 - 10:18
Russian hacker sanctioned by UK, US, Australia
08 May 2024 - 10:04
Poland urges EU for joint defence against Russian missiles
08 May 2024 - 09:52