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Syria holds legislative elections in former Kurdish-controlled areas

Syria holds legislative elections in former Kurdish-controlled areas

Summary

Syria held legislative elections in the Hasakah region and the town of Kobane. These areas were recently brought back under government control after being managed by Kurdish groups for over ten years.

Key Facts

  • Syria conducted legislative elections in Hasakah and Kobane.
  • Hasakah and Kobane were controlled by pro-Kurdish fighters for more than a decade.
  • The Syrian government has recently regained control of these areas.
  • The elections mark the reintegration of these regions into Syrian government administration.
  • The voting relates to Syria’s national legislative process.
  • These areas are in the northeastern part of Syria.
  • The elections were reported by journalist Heidi Pett from Al Jazeera.
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