Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Summary
Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed the final 70 members to the country’s new 210-seat parliament, which will hold its first session soon. The appointments include 15 women and 13 former detainees from the previous government era, aiming to represent different groups in Syrian society during the transitional period after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in 2024.Key Facts
- The new Syrian parliament has 210 seats, with two-thirds elected by regional electoral colleges and one-third appointed by the Interim President.
- 15 of the appointed lawmakers are women, to improve gender balance after only six women won elected seats.
- 13 appointees were imprisoned during Bashar al-Assad’s rule, reflecting groups affected by past conflicts.
- The parliament members come from all 14 Syrian provinces, including representatives from minority areas like Suweida.
- Elections in some areas, like Suweida and parts of Raqqa and Hassakeh provinces, were delayed due to ongoing conflicts and unstable conditions.
- Kurdish parties and some civil society groups have criticized the election process, calling it flawed and influenced by presidential power.
- The UN stresses the importance of the new parliament representing all Syrians and addressing the country’s ongoing challenges during the transition.
- Efforts continue to implement ceasefire agreements and integrate Kurdish-led forces into government security structures.
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