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Syria's newly elected parliament holds first session post-Assad
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Syria's newly elected parliament convened for the first time since the removal of former President Bashar Assad, aiming to resume legislative activities after years of conflict and authoritarian rule.
- The 210-member People's Assembly consists of two-thirds elected members and one-third appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, serving a 30-month term to prepare for future elections.
- Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa emphasized national consolidation and freedom in his address to the parliamentarians.
- Abdul Hamid al-Awak was elected as the new speaker; he previously served as a judge and reportedly defected from the Assad government early in the uprising.
- The parliament's formation signals Syria's steps toward drafting new laws and rebuilding governance following decades of Assad family rule and a devastating civil war.
