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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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 · 1d ago
- Syria's Sharaa appoints lawmakers, paving way for new parliament to convene Reuters · 1d ago
- First Syrian parliament since al-Assad’s ousting begins legislative duties Al Jazeera · 1d ago
- Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament BBC · 1d ago
- Syria’s president Sharaa appoints new parliament Financial Times · 1d ago
- Syria announces Sharaa's parliamentary appointees, SDF Kurds sidelined Al-Monitor · 1d ago
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