First session of Syria’s parliament convenes after Assad’s ousting
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Syria's transitional parliament convened for its first session on Sunday, tasked with drafting a new constitution and overseeing the transition to democracy after decades of authoritarian rule. The new authorities dissolved the previous legislature after ousting President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 and adopted a temporary constitutional declaration for a five-year transition period. The process has faced criticism over its democratic legitimacy.
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Transitional parliament convenes for the first time since Assad's ousting.
Syria's transitional parliament began its first session on Sunday.
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In October last year, a process was criticised as undemocratic.
Opinion- Transitional parliament convenes for the first time since Assad's ousting.
- Parliament's main task is drafting a new constitution.
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In October last year, a process was criticised as undemocratic.
OpinionSyria's transitional parliament began its first session on Sunday.
South China Morning PostThe parliament is tasked with drafting the country's new constitution.
South China Morning PostThe parliament is tasked with laying the groundwork for democracy after decades of authoritarian rule.
South China Morning PostSyria's new authorities dissolved the country's rubber-stamp legislature after toppling Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
South China Morning PostA temporary constitutional declaration was adopted to cover a five-year transition period.
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