Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa vowed to usher in an era of justice and coexistence a year after the overthrow of former leader Bashar Assad as tens of thousands took to the streets to mark the anniversary. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/09/world/politics/syria-one-year-assad-ousting/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #syria #ahmadalsharaa #basharassad #syriancivilwar #middleeast

Votes have been cast in Syria for a transitional parliament in a process criticized as undemocratic, with new lawmakers being selected by local committees or appointed directly by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/06/world/politics/syria-parliament-election/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #syriancivilwar #ahmedalsharaa #syria