First Syrian parliament since al-Assad’s ousting begins legislative duties
Summary
Syria has formed its first parliament since President Bashar al-Assad was removed from power in December 2024. The new parliament has 210 members, including 70 appointed by the interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and will begin its work drafting laws and preparing for future elections.Key Facts
- President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed 70 of the 210 members in the new Syrian parliament.
- The parliament includes 15 women appointed by al-Sharaa, making 22 female members in total.
- The first meeting of the new parliament will be on Monday, when members are sworn in and leaders are elected.
- Parliamentary elections began in October 2024 but excluded the southern province of Suwayda and northeast Syria at first.
- A later vote was held in northeast Syria after government forces regained control.
- The new parliament includes representatives of minority groups like the Alawites and Kurds.
- The parliament will serve for 30 months and work on a new election law.
- These steps are part of Syria’s transition after more than 13 years of civil war under President Bashar al-Assad.
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