{"id":66097,"date":"2026-01-01T14:46:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T14:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/?p=66097"},"modified":"2026-01-01T14:46:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T14:46:25","slug":"syrias-parliamentary-elections-a-historic-but-limited-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/ar\/learn\/syrias-parliamentary-elections-a-historic-but-limited-step\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0627\u0644\u0627\u0646\u062a\u062e\u0627\u0628\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0631\u0644\u0645\u0627\u0646\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0648\u0631\u064a\u0629 \u062e\u0637\u0648\u0629 \u062a\u0627\u0631\u064a\u062e\u064a\u0629 \u0648\u0644\u0643\u0646\u0647\u0627 \u0645\u062d\u062f\u0648\u062f\u0629"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cppw-protected cppw-protected--overlay\"><div class=\"cppw-excerpt cppw-excerpt--overlay\"><p>Syria (International Christian Concern) \u2014 In Syria\u2019s first elections since rebel forces deposed longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad in December 2025, 119 new parliamentarians have been announced after voting that began Sunday. \u00a0 An additional 21 seats were not voted on because they represent areas not currently under government control, and the remaining seventy seats in the 210-member parliament will be appointed directly by President Ahmed al-Shara.\u00a0 Kurdish-held areas in the northeast were among those currently excluded from the vote, as\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"cppw-paywall paywp-paywall\" data-required-level=\"25\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"cppw-lock-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<h2>Continue reading with a subscription<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p>Get unlimited access to all our premium content and exclusive features.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cppw-paywall__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"cppw-button\" href=\"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/ar\/become-a-member\/\">Subscribe Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"cppw-login-link\" href=\"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/ar\/login\/\">Already a subscriber? 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Pope Francis appointed Parolin as papal legate to consecrate the Church of the Baptism of Jesus at Al-Maghtas, also known as \"Bethany Beyond the Jordan.\u201d Parolin met with 14 Middle East pontifical representatives in Jordan on Jan. 13, 2025, to discuss challenges in the region including ongoing hostilities there.\u2026","rel":"","context":"\u0641\u064a &quot;Christian News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Christian News","link":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/ar\/learn\/category\/christian-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736914856_parolinmiddleeast011425.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736914856_parolinmiddleeast011425.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736914856_parolinmiddleeast011425.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736914856_parolinmiddleeast011425.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":101370,"url":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/ar\/learn\/tps-protections-end-as-syrian-christians-face-an-uncertain-future\/","url_meta":{"origin":66097,"position":3},"title":"TPS Protections End as Syrian Christians Face an Uncertain Future","author":"Christian Pure Team","date":"\u064a\u0648\u0644\u064a\u0648 30, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The expiration of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Syrians in the United States this week has renewed attention on the fragile security environment facing civilians in Syria, particularly religious minorities who remain vulnerable a year and a half after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad\u2019s government. Syria\u2019s transitional authorities are currently attempting to consolidate power, rebuild state institutions, and reassure the international community while confronting ongoing sectarian tensions and questions about the protection of minority communities. 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