Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Syria Delays Parliamentary Selection in Three Provinces
Syria is putting off the selection of its new parliament in certain areas.
This affects Sweida, where many Druze people live, and Raqa and Hasakeh, which are controlled by Kurdish groups.
The government says it's because of safety issues and wants to make sure everyone has a fair chance to be represented.
Seats in the new parliament will be saved for these areas until things improve.
The selection can only happen where the government is in control.
The selection process for Syria's transitional parliament has been postponed in Sweida, Raqa, and Hasakeh provinces.
The delay affects Druze-majority Sweida and Kurdish-held areas.
The postponement is due to security challenges and the aim of ensuring fair representation.
Seats will be reserved for these provinces in the transitional legislative body.
The selection process can only proceed in areas under state control.
- Who
- Organizing committee member Nawar Najmeh.
- What
- Postponement of the selection process for Syria's transitional parliament.
- When
- The selection process was planned for September 15-20.
- Where
- Sweida, Raqa, and Hasakeh provinces in Syria.
- Why
- Due to security challenges and to ensure fair representation.
- Affected Provinces
- Sweida, Raqa, and Hasakeh
- Reason for Delay
- Security challenges
- Election Period
- September 15-20
- Parliament Size
- 210 members
- Sweida Population
- Druze majority
