Syria announces Sharaa's parliamentary appointees, SDF Kurds sidelined - Al-Monitor
Syria's new parliament convenes as interim president Sharaa names lawmakers, excluding SDF Kurds
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President Sharaa named 70 lawmakers to form Syria's first parliament since the ousting of al-Assad. The new parliament began its legislative duties, though SDF Kurds were sidelined in the appointments.
Epilogue added 14d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
This move paves the way for the new legislative body to begin its duties. Coverage from NBC News, Reuters, Al Jazeera, BBC, Financial Times, and Al-Monitor emphasizes the formation of this new parliament.
Al-Monitor highlights that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Kurds have been sidelined in these appointments. Watch for reactions from the SDF Kurds and other excluded groups.
Coverage does not yet specify how the international community will respond to this development.
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Quick answers
Who is Syria's interim president?
Sharaa.
How many lawmakers were appointed to Syria's new parliament?
70.
Which group has been sidelined in the new parliamentary appointments?
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Kurds.
Coverage (6)
- Syria’s first post-Assad Parliament takes shape as interim president names 70 lawmakers NBC News · 21d ago
- Syria's Sharaa appoints lawmakers, paving way for new parliament to convene Reuters · 21d ago
- First Syrian parliament since al-Assad’s ousting begins legislative duties Al Jazeera · 21d ago
- Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament BBC · 21d ago
- Syria’s president Sharaa appoints new parliament Financial Times · 21d ago
- Syria announces Sharaa's parliamentary appointees, SDF Kurds sidelined Al-Monitor · 21d ago
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