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Syria's Historic Parliamentary Elections: A New Political Era

7/28/2025

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Syria is set to embark on a pivotal journey with its first parliamentary elections from September 15 to 20, marking a significant shift after the fall of Bashar Assad's regime. Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa will appoint one-third of the 210 seats, while the remainder will be filled through elections, all in a bid to forge a new political landscape amidst ongoing sectarian strife.

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Syria is set to embark on a pivotal journey with its first parliamentary elections from September 15 to 20, marking a significant shift after the fall of Bashar Assad's regime. Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa will appoint one-third of the 210 seats, while the remainder will be filled through elections, all in a bid to forge a new political landscape amidst ongoing sectarian strife.