Actress, engineer, jihadist's widow among Syria's new women MPs
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Actor, Engineer, Extremist's Widow Among Syria's New Women MPs
With 15 of the women appointed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the lineup likely reflects the new authorities' keenness to demonstrate inclusivity following criticism that women and minorities have been under-represented in the country's post-war transition.
Actress, engineer, jihadist's widow among Syria's new women MPs
Women hold 22 of the 207 current seats in Syria's parliament, or just over 10 percent, similar to the previous assembly under longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled by an Islamist alliance in 2024 after more than a decade of civil war. The parliament held its opening session in July, though some of its seats have yet to be filled. With 15 of the women appointed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the lineup likely reflects the new authorities…
They also reflect the contrasts of a multi-ethnic and multi-faith society that emerged from a long civil war, and whose new power is committed to protecting minorities.Women occupy 22 of the more than 200 seats in the...
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