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PROFILE – Abdul Hamid Aqil al-Awak, prominent academic leads Syria’s new parliament
Al-Awak’s election as parliament speaker places him at center of Syria's legislative transition
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· Jul 2, 2026
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Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue
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· Jul 12, 2026
Syria Elects Abdul Hamid Al-Awak as New Parliament Speaker
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