The new Syrian People's Assembly elected Abdul Hamid Al-Awak as speaker during its first procedural session this week [1].
This leadership selection marks a critical step in the establishment of a functioning legislative body. The move is intended to formalize the governance structure of the country as it navigates a period of political reconstruction.
Al-Awak was chosen as the head of the assembly alongside two deputies and a secretary [1]. These appointments were made to fulfill the immediate procedural requirements necessary for the institution to begin its official duties [2].
The assembly is tasked with initiating a transitional legislative phase [2]. This process follows the collapse of the Assad regime and is being conducted according to the 2025 constitutional declaration [2].
While the sessions are primarily focused on internal organization, the formation of the presidency of the council is the first requirement for the body to exercise its legal powers. The assembly will now move toward drafting and reviewing the laws required to manage the state during this interim period [1], [2].
Officials said the session represents the start of a new legislative era for the nation. The focus remains on ensuring that the transition adheres to the framework established in the previous year's constitutional guidelines [2].
“The new Syrian People's Assembly elected Abdul Hamid Al-Awak as speaker”
The election of Al-Awak and the formalization of the People's Assembly's leadership signify the shift from immediate post-regime chaos to a structured legal transition. By adhering to the 2025 constitutional declaration, the new administration is attempting to establish domestic legitimacy and provide a predictable legal framework for both the Syrian public and the international community.
