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The elections mark a significant step in Syria’s post-conflict transition, but critics argue the elections fall short of full democracy

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Syria has conducted its first parliamentary elections on Sunday, marking a significant step in the nation’s post-conflict transition almost a year after a rebel-led offensive ousted longtime autocratic leader Bashar al-Assad.