Summary
Syria is holding its first parliamentary elections since the removal of former President Bashar al-Assad. These elections will involve "electoral colleges" selecting representatives for most seats, while the interim president will appoint the rest. Elections are postponed in three provinces due to security concerns.
Key Facts
- Syria's parliamentary elections are the first since Bashar al-Assad was ousted last December.
- Electoral colleges will choose representatives for two-thirds of the 210 seats.
- Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa will appoint the remaining seats.
- Elections are delayed in three provinces due to security issues related to Kurdish control and recent violence.
- Electoral colleges function in 50 out of 60 districts for this election.
- Candidates must be members of electoral colleges; certain groups are barred, such as supporters of the previous regime and secession advocates.
- At least 20% of electoral college members are required to be women, but there are no quotas for female or minority lawmakers.
- Civil society groups expressed concerns that the president's influence could undermine the representative nature of the parliament.
