Syria delays first session of transitional parliament without explanation
Summary
Syria has delayed the first meeting of its new transitional parliament without giving a reason. The parliament is part of a five-year plan after the old legislature was dissolved following the overthrow of longtime leader Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.Key Facts
- The first session of Syria's transitional parliament was postponed to an unknown date.
- The new parliament was created after Assad was removed from power in December 2024.
- About half a million people died in Syria’s nearly 14-year civil war.
- A temporary constitution for a five-year transitional period was signed in March 2025 by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- Two-thirds of the 210 parliament members are chosen by local committees appointed by the electoral commission, and the president appoints the remaining third.
- The Druze-majority Suwayda province has not yet selected its parliament members due to sectarian violence last year.
- Kurdish areas in the north and northeast are now under government control, and Kurdish institutions have been integrated into the state.
- The new parliament will serve a 30-month term and work on election laws to prepare for future public elections.
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