Syria’s first post-Assad Parliament takes shape as interim president names 70 lawmakers
Summary
Syria's first Parliament after the end of the Assad family rule is taking shape with interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa naming 70 lawmakers. The new 210-member Parliament will hold its first meeting soon, aiming to pass new laws and prepare for future elections as Syria recovers from decades of conflict.Key Facts
- Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa named 70 members of Syria’s new Parliament.
- The Parliament has a total of 210 members and will meet for the first time on Monday.
- Among the 70 new members, 15 are women, increasing female representation to 22 lawmakers.
- The new Parliament will serve a 30-month term and work on creating a new election law.
- Syria’s last Parliament ended after a 2024 insurgent offensive that ended Assad family rule.
- Some regions, like Sweida and northeast Syria, were excluded from early voting due to control by local forces.
- The Parliament aims to support Syria’s recovery from civil war and decades of authoritarian rule.
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