News Desk — Despite numerous irregularities, parliamentary elections were held in areas controlled by the Syrian Interim Government. Yet, beyond all the reported violations, the most striking outcome was the near-total exclusion of women.

According to the announced results, women secured only 3% of the seats, while men claimed 97%. These elections excluded vast regions, including Northeast Syria and the city of Suwayda, which were not allowed to participate.

It is worth noting that the results are not yet final. Under the constitutional amendment introduced by the Interim Government, led by Ahmad al-Shar’a (known as al-Jolani), one-third of the parliamentary seats remain appointed directly by the interim president, not through public vote.

The Interim Government justified excluding Northeast Syria by claiming it was “outside its control.” However, it has also refused dialogue and failed to honor the March 10 Agreement signed between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander Mazloum Abdi and al-Jolani.

The elections—seen by many as an attempt to gain legitimacy—coincided with military offensives against SDF positions along the Deir Hafer frontline in Aleppo, raising further doubts about their democratic credibility.