Will parliamentary elections in Syria lead to democratic transition? | Inside Story

Syria has held its first parliamentary elections since the ousting of the Assad regime.
But the poll wasn't open to the public. And some areas didn't get to vote.
Instead, local committees selected members for two thirds of the seats in the newly created People's Assembly.
The rest will be appointed by President Ahmed Al Sharaa.
But despite some criticism, Syria's leader says these elections are necessary for the post-war transition and Syria's new constitution.
So, after nearly 14 years of civil war, will this process lead to a democratic transition?

Presenter: Nick Clark

Guests

Celine Kasem - Human Rights Activist.

Omer Ozkizilcik - Non-Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council.

Heiko Wimmen - Project Director for Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon at the International Crisis Group.

Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera
Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/
Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile

#Syria #SyriaElection #PostAssadSyria #SyriaParliamentaryElection2025 #SyrianParliament #AhmedAlSharaa #SyriaPolitics #AlJazeeraEnglish

Post from Al Jazeera on October 06, 2025

View Original Post