Syrian Parliamentary Elections Begin with Arab and International Diplomatic Presence

Voting began on Sunday morning to elect members of the Syrian People’s Council, marking the first elections held since the fall of the former regime of Bashar al-Assad, amid the presence of Arab and foreign diplomatic delegations at several polling stations.

Mohammad Taha Al-Ahmad, head of the Supreme Electoral Committee, stated that this day represents “the beginning of a new phase of democratic work,” affirming that the electoral process is proceeding “transparently and fairly,” with electoral bodies participating in selecting their representatives from among candidates from various sectors and backgrounds.

Al-Ahmad added that ambassadors from Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey, Oman, Bahrain, and Palestine visited polling centers and reviewed the registration and vote-counting procedures, noting that appeals to the results can be submitted within 48 hours of their announcement.

According to the Supreme Electoral Committee, preliminary results are expected to be announced on Monday, leading to the formation of a council tasked with legislative and oversight functions during the upcoming transitional phase.

These elections are taking place under close regional and international observation, with expectations that their outcome will provide an indication of the political balance shaping Syria’s post-transition landscape.