Syria announces results of first parliamentary elections since Assad

Syria’s electoral authority announced the results of the first parliamentary elections since Bashar al-Assad’s regime, with two-thirds of the 210-seat People’s Assembly filled through indirect voting; the president will appoint the remaining members. The election aimed for inclusivity, allocating seats for people with disabilities while acknowledging shortcomings in women’s and minority representation, and addressing vacant seats in specific governorates.

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