Syria's Controversial Parliamentary Formation: First Post-Assad Legislature Faces Democratic Legitimacy Questions

Oct 06, 2025 02:43 am CST

Syria's first post-Assad parliament takes shape through a contested selection process where interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa will directly appoint one-third of lawmakers. Critics highlight democratic deficits as Kurdish and Druze regions remain excluded, raising concerns about representation and legitimacy in Syria's challenging political transition after 13 years of civil war.