It was reported that President Assad was elected with more than 95% of the votes in the presidential election held in Syria in the Middle East, where the civil war continues.
President Assad, who is almost certain to win a military victory in the civil war, seems to be proud of the legitimacy of the administration, saying that he gained confidence in the election, but the political solution is further distant due to the opposition of rebels. There is a risk.
In Syria, a presidential election was held on the 26th, only in the territories controlled by the administration, following the expiration of the term of President Assad, who has been in power for 21 years.
Syria's state news agency reported that President Assad won 95.1% of the votes as a result of ballot counting, including overseas voting, by an overwhelming difference over the other two candidates.
President Assad's fourth re-election will give him another seven-year term, and will be proud of the legitimacy of the administration as he almost certainly wins a military victory in the civil war. I will.
Meanwhile, in the northwestern Idlib province, where rebels calling for the resignation of President Assad are the last base, protests are growing, including a protest rally condemning the election on the 26th when the administration voted. ..
In addition, while the process of drafting a constitution with the participation of both the Assad administration and rebels through the mediation of the United Nations has come to a standstill, the Assad administration has gained confidence in the elections, and by solidifying its power base, it will be political in the civil war. The solution may be further distant.