The Syrian government holds presidential elections in government-held areas today, reports the BBC.
Opposition areas are expected to not vote in protest of a state that bombs its own civilians report correspondents on the ground.
Though this is the first time Syrian elections have seen a rival candidate, the independence of the candidate has been questioned after the last hours of the candidate’s campaign saw him explain why Bashar al-Assad should win.
Observers for the elections have been called in from Syrian allied countries including Russia, North Korea and Iran, reports the Telegraph.
Bashar Assad is expected to win the elections that have received widespread criticism from major international institutions.
Opposition areas are expected to not vote in protest of a state that bombs its own civilians report correspondents on the ground.
Though this is the first time Syrian elections have seen a rival candidate, the independence of the candidate has been questioned after the last hours of the candidate’s campaign saw him explain why Bashar al-Assad should win.
Observers for the elections have been called in from Syrian allied countries including Russia, North Korea and Iran, reports the Telegraph.
Bashar Assad is expected to win the elections that have received widespread criticism from major international institutions.