Summary
Syria held its first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The results showed low representation for women and minorities, with only 13% of seats won by these groups. Some seats were left unfilled due to security concerns in certain areas.
Key Facts
- Syria called its parliamentary election results unsatisfactory for women and minority representation.
- Out of 119 elected members, only six were women and ten were from minority groups.
- Voting did not happen directly; instead, electoral colleges chose two-thirds of representatives.
- Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa will appoint the remaining one-third of parliament members.
- Elections did not occur in some Kurdish-controlled areas due to security issues.
- President Sharaa described the elections as a "historic moment" and promised democratic changes.
- The election committee acknowledged low representation for women and Christians in parliament.
- Future elections may take place in areas under Kurdish-led forces, depending on government agreements.
