Paper: GS – II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: Global Issues, Issue: Syrian Parliamentary Election.
Context:
Syria is preparing to hold its first parliamentary elections since the ouster of long-time autocratic leader Bashar al-Assad
Key Takeaways:
Geographical Location of Syria: Syria is located in the Middle East, in the western part of the Asian continent.
- It shares borders with Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, Israel and Lebanon to the southwest, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west.
- Syria occupies a strategic position, linking the Levant region with the rest of the Arab world.
The Electoral System: The structure of the upcoming elections is as follows:
- People’s Assembly: The People’s Assembly consists of 210 seats.
- Election Composition: Two-thirds of the seats will be elected, while the remaining one-third will be appointed.
- Electoral Colleges: The elected seats are determined by electoral colleges in districts across the country.
- Approximately 6,000 members vote in 50 districts for about 120 seats.
- The number of seats allocated to each district is based on its population.
- Term Length: This parliament will serve a 30-month term.
Concern About the Electoral Process:
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