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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa leaves Parliament after delivering a speech at its inaugural session July 12, 2026. (Credit: AFP)
Add as preferred on Google The new Syrian parliament has just opened its second session: During two hours of debate broadcast live Tuesday, members of parliament took the floor one by one, debated the substance of laws, and proposed alternative wording for the final text.Electronic voting was also used, making individual voting records visible. Meanwhile... Concern in Damascus following US midterm elections Afterward, U.S. special envoy Tom Barrack welcomed Syria’s “transition from tyranny to renewal.” Indeed, the “People’s Assembly” no longer resembles the “Assembly of Applause,” as Syrians called it, of the past 50 years. However, the country is still far from having a genuine political life. That remains on hold pending the adoption of a law on political parties that would allow political organizations to form, regulate their activities... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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