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New presidential elections are expected to take place in Syria following the fall of the Ba'athist regime. A transitional government, led by Mohammed al-Bashir, is to remain in effect until 1 March 2025.[1] Earlier, opposition leader Hadi al-Bahra said the transition period should last about 18 months before elections occur,[2] which would be in June 2026.
Background
In 2021, Ba'athist Syria under Bashar Assad conducted its last presidential election, which Assad comfortably won,[3] before he fell from power in December 2024.[4]
Following the capture of Damascus by the Syrian opposition, a new Syrian transitional government was created to stabilize the war-torn nation by providing basic services to the public.[5] This caretaker government is led by Mohammed al-Bashir, who is expected to hold this position until March 1, 2025.[6]
Timing
There are varying statements from Syrian officials over the expected timing of future elections. Hadi al-Bahra, president of the Syrian National Coalition, said that an 18-month transitional period was needed to establish "a safe, neutral, and quiet environment" for free elections, as outlined in the UNSC Resolution 2254.[2] However, de facto leader of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa also stated that elections would need at least 4 years to take place.[7]
During a meeting between the French and German foreign ministers and al-Sharaa, the ministers, Barrot and Baerbock, specifically cautioned the new Syrian government against unnecessarily delaying elections.[8]
Potential candidates
Due to the need to first draft and approve a new constitution[9], there is not yet any official announcements of candidacy. Below are the leaders of major factions within the country, who may potentially become candidates in the future:
- Abu Mohammad al-Julani — Emir of Tahrir al-Sham, de facto leader of the Syrian Salvation Government and de facto leader of Syria (Syrian transitional government) since the 8 December 2024
- Hadi al-Bahra — President of the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces and President of the Syrian Interim Government.
- Abdurrahman Mustafa — Prime Minister of the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces and Prime Minister of the Syrian Interim Government.
- Salem Turki al-Antri - Leader of the Revolutionary Commando Army.
- Ahmad al-Awda - Leader of the Southern Operational Room
- Bashar al-Zoubi - Leader of the Southern Front.
References
- ^ "Mohammed al-Bashir officially the head of the transitional government in Syria until March 2025". Independent Arabia. 10 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Syrian opposition leader calls for 18 month transition period before elections". Reuters. December 8, 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ^ "Assad wins Syrian election dismissed as farce by critics". BBC News. May 27, 2021. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ^ "Bashar al-Assad: Sudden downfall ends decades of family's iron rule". BBC News. December 9, 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ^ "What to know about Syria's new caretaker government". Al Jazeera. December 15, 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ^ "Mohamed al-Bashir appointed caretaker Syrian PM for transitional government until March". Reuters. December 10, 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ^ Ebrahim, Nadeen; Salem, Mostafa (30 December 2024). "Syrian elections could take up to 4 years to organize, de facto leader says". CNN. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "French, German foreign ministers meet Syria's de facto rulers". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "Syria's Rebel Leader Offers Hint of Timetable for Potential Elections". The New York Times. December 30, 2024.
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