Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Syria's president has named the final 70 lawmakers to the country's new post-Assad parliament, the BBC reports. Fifteen women were appointed, after only six female candidates had been selected by regional electoral colleges last October.
Syria's president has appointed the final 70 lawmakers to the new parliament formed after the fall of Assad, the BBC reports. The appointments complete the process of assembling the chamber.
The report says 15 women are among those appointed. Only six female candidates had been selected by regional electoral colleges last October, and the direct appointments increased women's representation.
The new parliament will play a role in shaping the country's governance structures during the transition. Observers say the chamber's representativeness and its legislative agenda will be watched closely for Syria's political future.
Read next
US and Iran hold talks aimed at securing peace and shipping in Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran are holding technical talks aimed at restoring security and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the Economic Times reports. Both sides say contacts are continuing toward a peace arrangement.
Nigeria to seek compensation for property left by citizens fleeing South Africa
Fire breaks out in central Kyiv after explosion during air-raid alert
Four die during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City
