Syrian President Ahmed Shara has taken a significant step in shaping the composition of the People's Assembly as part of the country's ongoing transition period. According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, 70 members of the 210-seat People's Assembly have been appointed directly by the President.
Reports from the Syrian state news agency SANA indicate that the appointments include 36-year-old actress Rozina Lazkani. Her entry into the legislative body has sparked widespread discussion within the country, as the appointment of an artist with no prior political experience has generated considerable public interest.
In a statement on her social media account, Lazkani expressed her gratitude to President Ahmed Shara for the trust placed in her, emphasizing her commitment to fulfilling her new responsibilities. Lazkani, who has been active in television since 2014, is widely recognized for her role in the series "Al-Hayba," which aired on the Netflix platform. She maintains a significant social media presence with approximately 690,000 followers on Instagram.
Mohammad Taha al-Ahmad, head of the High Committee for People's Assembly Elections, stated that these appointments are intended to represent various regions and social strata of the country. The 70 presidential appointees include women, individuals who lost family members during the war, former detainees, and survivors of chemical attacks. With these new appointments, the number of women in parliament has reached 21, and the body is expected to play a crucial role in the country's political transition process.
The Syrian People's Assembly serves as the country's legislative branch. In the context of Syria's protracted conflict and subsequent political instability, the composition of the parliament is often viewed as a mechanism for the government to consolidate authority and signal a shift toward a new phase of governance, incorporating diverse societal representatives into the legislative framework.
