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Syria set to establish first Parliament since former president Assad’s ouster
The Straits Times
|October 04, 2025
But indirect vote has stirred concerns about political inclusivity under nation’s new leaders
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The Syrian Parliament building in the capital Damascus. The election process is unfolding as President Ahmed al-Sharaa tries to consolidate his hold over a nation fractured by 14 years of war and recent sectarian violence. PHOTO: REUTERS
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Syria will hold an indirect vote on Oct 5 to establish its first Parliament since former president Bashar al-Assad was ousted, a key step in the transition from his rule but one that has stirred concerns about political inclusivity under the country’s new leaders.
The process is unfolding as President Ahmed al-Sharaa tries to consolidate his hold over a nation fractured by 14 years of war and recent bouts of sectarian violence that have fuelled suspicion of his Islamist-led administration among minorities.
The election is an indirect one, with regional electoral colleges made up of a combined 6,000 electors set to pick two-thirds of the 210-seat Parliament. A committee appointed by Mr Sharaa has approved 1,570 candidates.
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