Syrian authorities have announced the appointment of 70 members to the transitional parliament by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a major step that paves the way for the convening of the new assembly as early as next week. This announcement comes more than eight months after the process of forming this institution began.
According to the information released, the 210-member Parliament will be composed of two-thirds representatives from regional electoral colleges designated last year, while the remaining third will be directly appointed by the head of state. This institutional structure is part of the presidential system established after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in 2024.
The parliament will hold its first session on Monday, according to Syrian authorities, marking a significant step in the country's political transition. Officials present this establishment as a test of the promises of openness and inclusion made by the current regime in post-Assad Syria.
Among the 70 individuals appointed are 15 women, bringing the total number of women in the future assembly to 21. This increase is highlighted by the authorities as a sign of broader political representation, following an initial selection phase that resulted in only six female appointments.
Some procedures, however, remain pending. Hearings with representatives from the Sweida region have been postponed, with authorities citing unmet conditions. Despite these adjustments, the formation of Parliament is considered a key step in the political reorganization initiated since al-Sharaa's rise to power.
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