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Originally published by Capital Newstop
July 2, 2026
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Syria’s president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed the final 70 members of the country’s new parliament, paving the way for it to hold its first session next week. Fifteen of…..
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Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has finalized the appointment of 70 lawmakers to the new 210-seat People’s Assembly, enabling it to convene its first session next week.
- The new parliament's appointments aim to address imbalances in representation, with 15 women and 13 former political prisoners among the latest appointees.
- Mohammed Taha al-Ahmed, chairman of the Higher Committee for the Syrian People’s Assembly Elections, stated the selections comprise "the voice of sacrifice and the voice of experience."
- The article highlights ongoing challenges with elections in diverse regions like Suweida and concerns from civil society groups regarding the president's influence over the selection process.
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