Young Afghan Hazara Nominated for German City Council Election

Young Afghan Hazara Nominated for German City Council Election
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Hakeem Rezaei, a young Afghan Hazara, has been nominated by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to run in the Burken City Council elections in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, after residing in Germany for nine years.

According to the Shia Waves Persian, quoting Deutsche Welle, Rezaei emphasized his commitment to both his homelands, Afghanistan and Germany, and expressed his dedication to striving for justice and equality.

This nomination has been widely welcomed by Afghan immigrants and social activists, and is seen as a sign of increasing participation of immigrants in Europe’s political structures. The SPD, a democratic party, is noted for its clear history of supporting cultural diversity.