Syria's Parliamentary Election Sparks Inclusivity Concerns

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Syria has released the results of its first parliamentary election since the government of former President Bashar al-Assad was toppled. The election has raised concerns about inclusivity and fairness, with most of the new members of the revamped People's Assembly being Sunni Muslim and male.

According to Electoral Commission spokesperson Nawar Najmeh, only 4% of the 119 members selected are women, and only two Christians were among the winners. This lack of representation has sparked criticism, with Najmeh himself acknowledging that the number of women in parliament is "not proportionate to the status of women in Syrian society".

The election's indirect voting system and postponed votes in certain areas have also raised questions about the legitimacy of the results. Critics argue that the election favors well-connected figures and is likely to keep power concentrated in the hands of Syria's new rulers.

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