By Khalil AshawiDAMASCUS, July 12 (Reuters) - Syria's new parliament convened for the first time on Sunday, 19 months after rebels led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa toppled Bashar al-Assad, a milestone in the country's political transition despite the chamber's current limited powers.Sharaa, in a speech at parliament in Damascus, told lawmakers to "make this council a model of responsibility and competence" and described it as "a platform for truth and justice".

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa called for “a new chapter in the country’s history,” as the newly elected parliament held its first session on July 12.

Syria's transitional parliament began its first session on Sunday, state television reported, tasked with drafting the country's new constitution and laying the groundwork for…

By Khalil AshawiDAMASCUS, July 12 (Reuters) - Syria's new parliament convened for the first time on Sunday, 19 months after rebels led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa toppled Bashar…

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa called for a 'new chapter' in the country's history as the newly elected parliament held its first session.

The transitional body is tasked with laying the groundwork for democracy after decades of authoritarian rule and 13 years of civil war.

Syria's newly elected parliament has held its first session since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa called for “a new chapter in the country’s history,” as the newly elected parliament held its first session on Sunday, Anadolu reports. “Today,…

DAMASCO (AP) — El parlamento recién elegido de Siria celebró el domingo su primera sesión desde el derrocamiento del dictador Bashar Assad, con la esperanza de reactivar el…

Es hat lange gedauert: Das neue Parlament Syriens ist zu seiner ersten Sitzung zusammengekommen. Welche Macht hat es? Und repräsentiert es tatsächlich das syrische Volk in all…

President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stresses that improving the economy and strengthening public services are key priorities.

In 2025, Syria spent the year trying to unite the country and begin its complex process of appointing members of the new parliament.

The launch of the parliament indicates Syria is moving ahead with drafting new laws as it recovers from decades of brutal rule under the Assad family and a deadly civil war that…

Am Sonntag hat der syrische Präsident Ahmed al-Sharaa die erste Session des neuen «Volksrates» eröffnet. Wie viel Einfluss wird die Legislative künftig haben? Zwei Parlamentarier…

Lawmakers sought to establish a legislature focused on oversight, representation, and institutional independence rather than displays of loyalty.