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Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament

Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
BBC World Wednesday 01 July 2026, 16:44 UTC 1 min read
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Fifteen women are appointed, after only six female candidates were selected by regional electoral colleges last October.

Fifteen women are appointed, after only six female candidates were selected by regional electoral colleges last October.
Syria (LOCATION)
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