Summary
Syria is conducting parliamentary elections for the first time since the removal of former leader Bashar al-Assad. These elections involve a mix of appointed and indirectly elected members, with some regions not participating due to local tensions. The process has faced criticism for not being fully democratic.
Key Facts
- Syria is holding its first parliamentary elections since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown.
- The election process involves voting by electoral colleges, not direct public voting.
- Interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa will appoint one-third of the parliament members.
- Critics claim the system keeps power with those loyal to the current leadership.
- Elections in certain regions like Suwayda and the Kurdish-controlled northeast are delayed due to local tensions.
- Out of 210 seats, 140 will be filled by electoral college vote while the rest are appointments.
- Over 7,000 electoral college members will vote for the participating seats throughout Syria.
