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
