Syrians voting on new constitution

Syrian people were taking to polling stations in droves to vote Sunday evening in a referendum on a new constitution that would pave the way for multi-party parliamentary elections within three months. More than 14 million people over the age of 18 are eligible to vote at 13,835 polling stations that will remain open for 12 hours. The draft of the newly proposed constitution was made public several days before the referendum takes place. Copies have been distributed among the people to let them know what changes the new constitution will enact. The draft constitution meets the democratic demands of the majority of Syrians, and will be based on pluralism. President Bashar al-Assad pledged to hold parliamentary elections within 90 days if Syria’s new constitution is approved.