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3. Syria: A Parliament Without Elections

An appointed parliament, not an elected one. Women, minorities, entire regions: absent. On October 5, 2025, Syria appointed its first post-Assad parliament. But this process, carried out without free elections, excludes entire regions and raises serious questions about the representation of women and minorities.

One-third of the seats will be appointed later by the interim president. Can we speak of representation without a vote?