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Syria's presidential elections opens for expatriates in Cyprus

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Although the 2021 Syrian presidential election is not scheduled until May 26, voting stations for diaspora communities have opened, including in Cyprus.

A Syrian woman voting in Cyprus. Photo Credit: SANA.

The three presidential candidates are incumbent president Bashar al-Assad, Abdullah Salloum Abdullah and Mahmoud Ahmed Merei, although it is expected that longtime president Assad will win the elections with ease.

A Syrian woman voting in Cyprus. Photo Credit: SANA.

Representatives from the parliaments of Algeria, Oman, Mauritania, Russia, Iran, Armenia, China, Venezuela, Cuba, Belarus, South Africa, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Bolivia will monitor and supervise the electoral process.

A Syrian man voting in Cyprus. Photo Credit: SANA.

Diaspora Syrians are also able to vote in Australia, Japan, Lebanon, Spain, France and many other countries.

READ MORE: Greek military chief: Syria’s territory must be respected, all mercenaries and foreigners need to leave.

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