Syria Delays September Parliamentary Elections in 3 Provinces
(MENAFN) Syria’s supreme committee overseeing parliamentary elections announced on Saturday a delay in the September polls for Sweida, Hasakah, and Raqqa provinces, citing ongoing security challenges. The committee stated the elections in these regions will be postponed "until suitable conditions and a safe environment are available," emphasizing that the parliamentary seats assigned to these provinces will be held until voting can proceed.
This move highlights the significant hurdles confronting the interim authorities. Sweida has recently experienced violent sectarian clashes, while Hasakah and Raqqa continue to be unstable due to the presence of competing armed factions and persistent security threats.
In addition, the committee revealed the establishment of provincial oversight bodies to monitor the upcoming elections, which mark the first parliamentary vote since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in late 2024.
The Syrian People's Assembly, composed of 250 seats, has historically been dominated by pro-government forces. However, the interim government asserts that the forthcoming elections aim to foster a more inclusive and pluralistic political landscape.
Separately on Saturday, Abdul Qader al-Hosri, governor of Syria’s Central Bank, told a news agency that the nation plans to roll out new banknotes gradually as part of an extensive monetary and financial reform, though he did not provide a specific timetable.
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