SaralnamaSyria held its first parliamentary elections since Bashar al-Assad's fall. Only 13% of seats went to women and minorities. The 210-seat People's Assembly saw 119 members elected, with 6 women and 10 minority candidates winning. Electoral colleges chose two-thirds of the seats, while the interim president will appoint the rest. Voting was postponed in three provinces due to security concerns. The election committee admitted 'significant shortcomings' in female and Christian representation. The US estimates Syria's population as 74% Sunni Muslim, 13% other Muslim sects, 10% Christian, and 3% Druze. To vote in future Syrian elections, citizens must register with their local electoral office. (Updated 7 Oct 2025, 22:05 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Syria held its first parliamentary elections since Bashar al-Assad's fall
- Only 13% of seats went to women and minorities
- The 210-seat People's Assembly saw 119 members elected, with 6 women and 10 minority candidates winning