Syria's New Parliament Holds First Session Since Assad's Ouster
Lawmakers were sworn in and elected a speaker as the 210-seat chamber begins drafting a new constitution under limited powers.
- Syria's new parliament convened for the first time on Sunday in Damascus, 19 months after rebels led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa toppled Bashar al-Assad, marking a political transition milestone.
- Authorities formed the 210-member assembly through an appointed process, citing years of war-related displacement that made accurate voter rolls impossible; local committees selected two-thirds of members last year, with Sharaa appointing the final third this week.
- The session began Sunday with 206 members, excluding four vacant seats reserved for Druze-majority Sweida. Critics decried the lack of direct elections and underrepresentation of women, noting the chamber includes only 21 female lawmakers.
- Sharaa told lawmakers to "make this council a model of responsibility and competence" during opening remarks. The assembly holds a 30-month renewable mandate to draft a constitution and approve the national budget.
- Analysts cite major challenges regarding the legislature's independence and separation of powers under the temporary constitutional declaration. The chamber assumes legislative authority until a permanent constitution is adopted and general elections are organized.
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Syrian Parliament Meets for First Time Since al-Assad’s Ouster
Syria’s newly elected parliament convened for the first time on July 12, about 19 months after militants led by current interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa ousted Bashar al-Assad and toppled the Ba’athist regime. “After liberating our homeland and regaining our freedom, we are all moving toward consolidating the state,” al-Sharaa said in an address to lawmakers on the opening of the People’s Assembly. Two-thirds of the 210-seat assembly were chos…
On Sunday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa opened the first session of the new People's Council. How much influence will the legislature have in the future? Two parliamentarians report.
During the weekend, the new parliament in Damascus was sworn in. Its competences remain manageable, just like the opposition represented.
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