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Syria’s new parliament holds first session since Assad’s ouster
Syria’s new parliament held its first session since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad, with two-thirds of its 210 members elected through electoral colleges and one-third appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The parliament aims to draft new laws and prepare for future elections during its 30-month term, with Abdul Hamid al-Awak elected as speaker.
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