Syria’s Supreme Election Committee announces distribution of parliament seats across provinces

DARAMSUQ — On Tuesday, Syria’s Supreme Election Committee announced the details of Decision No. 24, which redefines the allocation of seats in the People’s Assembly across provinces under government control and affiliated regions. The move has been described as a significant reshaping of the country’s parliamentary representation map.

Committee head Mohammed Taha al-Ahmad explained that the decision raises the total number of parliamentary seats from 150 to 210, citing provisions of the constitutional decree and two legislative decrees issued earlier this year.

Under the new distribution, Holeb (Aleppo) will receive 32 seats, Daramsuq (Damascus) city 10, and rural Daramsuq 12. Hmoth (Homs) and Hemto (Hama) are each allocated 12 seats. Hasakah is granted 10 seats, Latakia 7, Tartus 5, Dayro Zcuro (Deir ez-Zor) 10, Raqqa 6, Druco (Daraa) 6, Edleb (Idlib) 12, Suwayda 3, and Quneitra 3.

The announcement comes shortly after the committee postponed parliamentary elections scheduled for September in Suwayda, Hasakah, and Raqqa, citing “security challenges” in these provinces.

Political observers argue that the increase in parliamentary seats reflects an effort by the government to project broader representation while ensuring continued dominance by traditional pro-government blocs. The postponement of elections in restive areas, they note, casts further doubt on the credibility of the process.

While Syrian authorities insist that the expanded parliament will help “strengthen constitutional life,” critics question whether the adjustments in seat numbers and distribution will lead to genuine representation of Syria’s political and social diversity in the legislature.