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Actor, Engineer, Extremist's Widow Among Syria's New Women MPs
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Syria has appointed a diverse group of women to its parliament, including an actor and an engineer. The move is seen as an attempt by the new administration to address long-standing criticisms regarding the lack of representation for women and minorities.
With 15 of the women appointed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the lineup likely reflects the new authorities' keenness to demonstrate inclusivity following criticism that women and minorities have been under-represented in the country's post-war transition.
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