# Syrian parliament meets for first time after Assad's overthrow

The Syrian parliament convened for its first session following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. This gathering marks a critical step in the country's political transition after decades of authoritarian rule. The session signals the beginning of efforts to establish a new governance framework in post-Assad Syria.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/12/syrian-parliament-convenes-for-first-time-following-al-assads-overthrow?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:38:36 +0000