Syria to hold first parliament vote since Assad ouster, raising inclusivity concerns

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.

People wave Syrian flags as they gather at Umayyad Square in Damascus to watch a broadcast of Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa delivering a speech at the United Nations, in Syria, September 24, 2025.

(photo credit: REUTERS/KHALIL ASHAWI)

ByREUTERS

OCTOBER 3, 2025 09:37

Syria to hold first parliament vote since Assad ouster, raising inclusivity concerns

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.

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Syria to hold first parliament vote since Assad ouster, raising inclusivity concerns

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.

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