Skip to main content
Syrians vote for new parliament that could pave the way to extend Assad's rule
A woman casts her vote at a polling station during the Syrian parliamentary election in Damascus, Syria, July 15, 2024

SYRIANS voted for in a parliamentary election today that could pave the way for a constitutional amendment to extend the rule of President Bashar al-Assad.

This year, 1,516 government-approved candidates are seeking seats in the 250-member People’s Assembly. 

There were 8,151 polling stations set up in 15 voting districts of government-held areas.

The 95th Anniversary Appeal
Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
More from this author
Palestinians inspect the remains of a displacement tent hit
World / 18 April 2025
18 April 2025
In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), Chin
World / 18 April 2025
18 April 2025
Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni, centre right,walks toget
World / 17 April 2025
17 April 2025
Similar stories
Syrian opposition fighters stand atop a seized military armo
World / 4 December 2024
4 December 2024
But a jihadist group claims to have captured more Syrian troops and allied fighters in fierce battles
Police and rescuers arrive at the site of a passenger train
World / 18 July 2024
18 July 2024