On Monday, Syria’s Higher Electoral Committee announced the results of the People's Assembly elections, revealing the names of 119 members in the first parliament formed after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.

 Indirect Selection Process

The new parliament, with a renewable term of 30 months, was formed through a mechanism outlined in the interim constitutional declaration—not through direct elections.

Under this system:

- Two-thirds of the 210 members were elected by regional bodies appointed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

- The remaining third will be appointed directly by the president.

- Three provinces—Raqqa, Hasakah, and Suwayda—were excluded from representation due to “security reasons.”

? Election Results and Representation

Committee spokesperson Nawar Najmeh announced that 119 seats were filled, while 21 seats remain vacant from the excluded provinces.

Key highlights:

- Women make up only 4% of the elected members.

- Christians secured two seats.

- The sole Jewish candidate did not win.

Najmeh acknowledged the underrepresentation of women and Christians, stating:

> “The representation of women does not reflect their status in Syrian society or their role in political, economic, and social life.”

He added that some groups were not represented proportionally, but the president’s appointed third could help balance this.

Still, he emphasized:

> “There is no quota system—every member represents all of Syrian society, regardless of sectarian or ethnic affiliation.”

This marks a pivotal moment in Syria’s political transition, though concerns about inclusivity and democratic legitimacy remain.