War-torn Syria to hold presidential elections on May 26
Al Jazeera
Candidates must have lived in Syria for at least 10 consecutive years, meaning opposition figures in exile cannot run.
Syria is set to hold a presidential election on May 26, the country’s second in the shadow of civil war, seen as likely to keep President Bashar al-Assad in power. The announcement was made by the parliament speaker on Sunday. Syrians abroad will be “able to vote at embassies” on May 20, Hammouda Sabbagh said in a statement, adding that prospective candidates could hand in their applications from Monday.More Related News