POLITICS

Syrian electoral college votes for first parliament since Assad's ouster

Syria held its first parliamentary elections since the ousting of Bashar Assad, marking a step in its post-war political transition. The 210-member People's Assembly will draft new laws and a constitution. The election utilized an indirect system with electoral colleges, with two-thirds of seats elected and one-third appointed. While hailed by some as progress and a sign of greater freedom compared to Assad's era, critics question its democratic depth. Tensions delayed elections in some areas, and initial results showed limited representation for women and minorities.

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