Syria’s new parliament holds first session since ouster of ex-President Assad
Syria's new parliament has convened for its first session following the overthrow of former President Assad.
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Syria's new parliament convened in Damascus for its first session following the ouster of former President Assad. President Ahmed al-Sharaa opened the interim legislative body to begin proceedings.
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The new Syrian parliament has held its first meeting in Damascus. According to coverage from The Jerusalem Post, the session was opened by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Reporting from outlets including Reuters, Al Jazeera, AP News, and Politico emphasizes that this is the first time the legislative body has met since the ouster of ex-President Assad. The body is described by The Times of Israel as an interim parliament.
Coverage indicates the transition from the Assad era is underway. Future updates will likely focus on the proceedings of the new parliament and the leadership of President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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Sources (8)
- APTOPIX Syria Parliament McAlester News-Capital · 59d ago
- Syria’s new parliament holds first session since ouster of ex-President Assad Politico · 59d ago
- Syria's new parliament holds first session since ouster of ex-President Assad PBS · 59d ago
- Syria’s interim parliament meets for first time after Assad overthrow The Times of Israel · 59d ago
- Syrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow Al Jazeera · 59d ago
- New Syrian parliament meets for first time in Damascus Reuters · 59d ago
- Syria’s new parliament holds first session since ouster of ex-President Assad AP News · 59d ago
- Syrian President Ahmed al Ahmed al-Sharaa opens new parliament after Assad era The Jerusalem Post · 59d ago broke it first
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Where did the parliament meet?
The new parliament met in Damascus, according to Reuters.
Who opened the parliamentary session?
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa opened the session, as reported by The Jerusalem Post.
What is the status of the new parliament?
The Times of Israel describes the body as an interim parliament.
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