Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed the final 70 lawmakers to the new parliament on Tuesday, including 15 women and 13 imprisoned during Bashar al-Assad's rule. The People's Assembly, with two-thirds elected last October, aims to represent diverse segments of Syrian society amidst ongoing challenges in the transitional process. The first session is scheduled.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 16:44 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 16:50 UTC
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