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Photos: Election of the Speaker of Syria’s People’s Assembly
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Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Syrian American Council hails first People’s Assembly session as a key milestone
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No: 133, 12 July 2026, Regarding the Convening of the Inaugural Session of the People's Assembly of Syria
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Related coverage for "Photos: Election of the Speaker of Syria’s People’s Assembly": Syrian Arab News Agency — Syrian American Council hails first People’s Assembly session as a key milestone. Long War Journal — Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue. Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs — No: 133, 12 July 2026, Regarding the Convening of the Inaugural Session of the People's Assembly of Syria. Al Jazeera English — Syria’s new parliament convenes for first time since Assad’s ouster | #AJ shorts. Anadolu Agency — PROFILE – Abdul Hamid Aqil al-Awak, prominent academic leads Syria’s new parliament. Libyan News Agency — Al-Baour discusses with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister the coordination of positions and the activation of joint committees. The Media Line — Syrian Women Demand Power, Not Just Seats, in New Parliament. Al Arabiya English — Syria’s Parliament Holds First Session After Assad’s Fall. Reuters — LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Explosions rock Syria’s capital as French President Macron visits. Al-Monitor — Explainer-What is Islamic State, the group linked to this week's Damascus bombs?