Syria's general assembly needs greater transparency
Syria's general assembly needs greater transparency newspress_en Mon, 09/28/2026 - 06:15 Opinion When the People's Assembly of Syria (parliament) was formed, Syrians were told its function would not be symbolic. They were told that MPs would review existing laws and draft new ones to meet the needs of a new phase. It was supposed to be a full-time job. Yet after all that was said about its role,…
The People's Assembly of Syria, intended to serve as a fully functional parliament, has been plagued by a lack of transparency and delays in carrying out its duties. Despite being formed with the promise of reviewing and drafting new legislation, the assembly has yet to pass any laws needed by the Syrian people. The first session, scheduled for early September 2025, was repeatedly postponed over the course of a year, with various reasons provided ranging from waiting for a final resolution on the Syrian Democratic Forces to renovations on the parliament building.
These explanations, however, seemed inadequate given the urgency of addressing pressing issues facing the nation. While the assembly has engaged in some functions, such as hearings with ministers, it has not passed any legislation. Transparency is crucial for understanding the assembly's actions and decisions. It involves knowing what was discussed, what decisions were made, what was accomplished, what was delayed, and why.
This includes clear explanations when contradictory statements or figures are provided. The Syrian people deserve to know what the assembly is working on and why, without being left in the dark by shifting explanations and unfulfilled promises.
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