Syria will select the People’s Assembly on Sunday in the country’s first elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December.

The elections are a historic moment after more than 50 years of dynastic, oppressive al-Assad rule and are another test for the new government, led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

However, the electoral process has been subject to debate.

There will be no universal voting. Instead, al-Sharaa will appoint one-third of the assembly members, and the rest will be chosen by electoral subcommittees.

If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Here’s everything you need to know about Syria’s elections:

Elections but no direct voting by Syrian citizens?

Correct.

There are 210 seats in the new People’s Assembly, 40 seats fewer than under al-Assad, and membe

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