Syrian parliamentary elections set for May 7
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March 14, 2012, Wednesday
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SYRIAN President Bashar al-Assad, facing a one-year revolt against his rule, set parliamentary elections under his country's new constitution for May 7, the parliament's website said.
The poll will be the first under the constitution approved by referendum last month, which allows for multiple party elections but has been rejected by those who have joined the uprising.
Authorities say Assad's move toward elections shows his commitment toward reform after a year-long internal uprising and amid growing international pressure on Syria.
Assad's opponents say the constitution is illegitimate and insist the president must give up power.
The poll will be the first under the constitution approved by referendum last month, which allows for multiple party elections but has been rejected by those who have joined the uprising.
Authorities say Assad's move toward elections shows his commitment toward reform after a year-long internal uprising and amid growing international pressure on Syria.
Assad's opponents say the constitution is illegitimate and insist the president must give up power.
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