Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Syria to Hold Parliamentary Elections in September
Syria is planning to have elections in September to choose people for its parliament.
This is the first time since the old leader, Bashar al-Assad, was no longer in charge.
There will be 210 seats, and the temporary president gets to pick some of the people.
Voters in each area of Syria will vote for the others.
This is happening after some fighting between different groups in the southern part of the country.
Syria to hold parliamentary elections between September 15 and 20.
These will be the first elections since Bashar al-Assad's regime fell.
One-third of the 210 seats will be appointed by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
Electoral colleges will be established in each Syrian province.
Announcement follows recent sectarian violence in Sweida province.
- Who
- Voters and the People's Assembly
- What
- Parliamentary elections
- When
- September 15-20
- Where
- Syria
- Why
- To establish a new parliament
Druze Minority
Government
Government Intervention in Sweida
Druze Minority
Concerns over government siding with armed clans and executing civilians
Government
Government intervention to end fighting.
Government Involvement
Druze Minority
Condemnation of government's actions and support for Bedouin clans
Government
Government's role in maintaining order.
External Involvement
Druze Minority
Calls for international support and defense
Government
Israeli intervention, including airstrikes
- Election Type
- Parliamentary
- Election Dates
- September 15-20
- Total Seats
- 210
- Presidential Appointments
- One-third of seats
- Interim President
- Ahmad al-Sharaa
- Context
- Post-Assad era
Sources
Syria expected to hold parliamentary election in September
Post-Assad Syria to hold first parliamentary polls in September amid sectarian unrest
Syria to hold first parliamentary elections since Assad’s fall in September
