Syria holds first parliamentary election since Bashar al-Assad ousting

Breakdown

• Syria held its first parliamentary election since Bashar al-Assad was ousted.
• The election was not a direct vote due to a lack of reliable census data after years of conflict. 10s
• Candidates were chosen by sub-committees overseen by a supreme committee appointed by President Ahmad al-Sharra. 45s
• Of 210 parliamentary seats, 70 were appointed by the president and 140 were contested. 1m 1s
• Critics say the election may favor well-connected candidates, while others see it as a step toward stability. 1m 40s