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Syria’s new parliament opens with high hopes and heavy scrutiny, marking a bold step toward democracy after 19 months of President al-Sharaa’s rule. With 210 seats filled through regional colleges and presidential appointments, the assembly symbolizes a break from decades of authoritarianism—but critics warn of executive overreach. Despite Sharaa’s past as an al Qaeda militant, he’s pivoted toward Western engagement and reform, though tensions persist with minority groups. The 21 female lawmakers, mostly appointed by Sharaa, reflect his push for inclusion. General elections remain on hold until infrastructure and voter records stabilize, with some regions like Sweida still too unstable for elections.

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