Are Syria’s first post-Assad elections strengthening or weakening democracy?

10/10/2025 7 min
Are Syria’s first post-Assad elections strengthening or weakening democracy?

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Episode Synopsis

Syria's first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad have sparked criticism for how they were run. The election was seen as a key step in the shift away from the al-Assad regime, but one that has sparked concerns about inclusivity and fairness under the country's new leaders. Syrians here in Australia say their relatives at home do not feel represented by the new Government.

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