Syria’s Parliament Opens with Quiet Break From Assad Era

Syria’s New Parliament Opens Without the Assad-Era Ovation

Syria’s new People’s Assembly opened its first session […] The post Syria’s New Parliament Opens Without the Assad-Era Ovation appeared first on The Media Line.

Syria’s parliament opens with quiet break from Assad era

Lawmakers sought to establish a legislature focused on oversight, representation, and institutional independence rather than displays of loyalty.

Syria’s Transition Advances Amid Persistent Security Challenges

As Syria seeks to further develop its political institutions, rebuild a broken social contract with citizens, attract foreign investment, and engage with international stakeholders, its fragmented security landscape could serve to derail tangible progress — particularly the threat of terrorist organizations, such as the Islamic State (IS). Despite these challenges, Syria marked an important political milestone on Sunday when its newly formed par…