Syria to Hold First Parliamentary Elections Under New Government in September

Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections under its new government in September, selecting 210 lawmakers in a vote aimed at shaping future reforms.

Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections since the formation of a new transitional government this September, according to the state news agency SANA.

Election Commission chief Mohammad Taha announced on Sunday that voting will take place between September 15 and 20 to elect 210 members of parliament.

Taha...