Syria planning first indirect votes following Assad's political departure
Syria is entering a fragile transition period after nearly 14 years of war, as it prepares for its first indirect and imperfect electoral process. Under the transitional constitutional declaration, Syria will form a new transitional parliament.
The country has been divided into 60 election zones, each electing three parliament members. One-third of the 210 parliament members will be appointed directly by the Syrian president, while the remaining two-thirds will be chosen through indirect elections overseen by the election committee. The number of delegates in each election zone matches the number of parliamentarians the zone will elect, with Damascus having a sub-committee of 9 members and 450 delegates.
At least 20% of delegates must be women, and at least 3% must be persons with disabilities in the selection process. Syrians have three days to file complaints or objections to the chosen delegates. Following the closing of the process, delegates in each zone will nominate parliamentary candidates from among themselves. However, residents of Hassakeh, Raqqa, and Sweida are excluded due to ongoing political and military obstacles.
This indirect election marks the first real electoral experience for Syrians in the post-Assad era. Despite the imperfections, it is a significant step towards rebuilding the nation. A limited political campaign will then take place before the delegates elect members of parliament from among the candidates.
Meanwhile, in other parts of the world, developments continue. Amnesty International has called on the UK to halt arms sales to Israel and enforce ICC warrants following a UN genocide report. Google has announced a $6.8B investment plan in AI. Egypt's Tourism Minister is exploring investment opportunities with Turkey's NG Hotels Group.
In Turkey, the Bayrampasa Mayor has been arrested in a corruption probe. Archaeological discoveries have also been made, as the Hittite site in Turkey has yielded 56 cuneiform tablets and 22 seal impressions.
These events underscore the complexities and diversities of the global landscape, providing a stark contrast to the ongoing struggles in Syria. As the nation embarks on this new chapter, it remains to be seen how the indirect elections will shape the future of Syrian politics.
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