Syria will select the People’s Assembly on Sunday in the country’s first elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December.
The elections are a historic moment after more than 50 years of dynastic, oppressive al-Assad rule and are another test for the new government, led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
However, the electoral process has been subject to debate.
There will be no universal voting. Instead, al-Sharaa will appoint one-third of the assembly members, and the rest will be chosen by electoral subcommittees.
If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Here’s everything you need to know about Syria’s elections:
Elections but no direct voting by Syrian citizens?
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There are 210 seats in the new People’s Assembly, 40 seats fewer than under al-Assad, and members will serve 2.5-year terms.
Al-Sharaa will appoint 70 members, an
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