Syria's new parliament holds first session since ouster of ex-President Assad

Syria’s new parliament held its first session since Bashar Assad’s ouster, signaling a step toward rebuilding and drafting new laws.
The 210-member assembly is two-thirds elected and one-third appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa; it will serve a 30-month term while preparing for future elections.
Lawmakers elected Abdul Hamid al-Awak as speaker — a former judge from Hassakeh who reportedly defected from the Assad government early in the uprising.