Syria is holding parliamentary elections for the first time since Bashar al-Assad's ouster, but the process is not fully democratic. Most seats in the People's Assembly will be voted on by electoral colleges, with one-third directly appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The lack of a popular vote has raised concerns about inclusivity, particularly for women and minorities.

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