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International rights group chief says Syria’s reforms are promising but democracy is still lacking

Amnesty International highlights legal reforms and transitional justice efforts but notes democracy remains limited after Syria's first post-Assad parliamentary elections with no direct vote.

  • The secretary general of Amnesty International said that Syria has taken steps towards reform, transitional justice and reconciliation, but democracy is still lacking.
  • Forces loyal to the former government were blamed for sectarian violence against minorities, leading to the formation of committees to investigate atrocities and trials.
  • Syria held parliamentary elections, but seats were not directly elected, with two-thirds chosen through electoral colleges and one-third appointed directly.
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International rights group chief says Syria’s reforms are promising but democracy is still lacking

Amnesty International's chief highlights Syria's reform progress but emphasizes a persistent lack of true democracy amidst ongoing instability.

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International rights group chief says Syria's reforms are promising but democracy is still lacking

Amnesty International's secretary general says Syria's new authorities show some commitment to reform, transitional justice and reconciliation.

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Washington Times broke the news in United States on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
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