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Syria's New Parliament Begins | Spokane News
Syria’s new People’s Assembly just convened for the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, marking a historic step toward rebuilding the nation under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. In his address, al-Sharaa called for accountability and truth, framing the parliament as a cornerstone of Syria’s new chapter — one that seeks to replace decades of authoritarian rule with inclusive governance. Though the body currently holds limited powers — including drafting a new constitution and approving laws — it represents a symbolic and practical shift from the old regime’s rubber-stamp parliament. With…
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