Syria this week witnessed a historic moment. For the first time since the overthrow of Bashar Assad in December 2024, Syrians went to the polls under the transitional leadership of President Ahmad Al-Sharaa to elect a new People’s Assembly. These legislative elections, carried out under a framework that combines both direct elections and presidential appointments, represent more than a political procedure — they are the clearest sign yet that Syria is beginning to turn a painful page in its history and step toward a new era of unity, reconciliation and national rebirth.

People's Assembly to be chosen by electoral subcommittees in first vote under interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Syria is electing Parliament officials Sunday, paving the way toward a more democratic future after more than 50 years of dictatorship amid Bashar al-Assad's rule.