Mahmoud al-Abrash

Mahmoud al-Abrash محمود الأبرش
Speaker of the People's Council
In office 7 October 2003 – 24 May 2012
Preceded by	Muhammad Naji al-Otari
Succeeded by	Mohammad Jihad al-Laham
Personal details
Born	1944 Damascus, Syria
Political party	Syrian Regional Branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party
Religion	Islam

Mahmoud al-Abrash or Mahmoud el-Abrache (Arabic: ‎‎محمود الأبرش) (born 1944) is a Syrian politician.

He was originally an engineer in public works. He then left his job to engage in politics and became a member of the Baath party. He chaired the parliamentary Committee on International Affairs of the Arab people.

On October 7, 2003 he became Syrian speaker of parliament following the appointment of Muhammad Naji al-Otari as prime minister. His first term ended on March 8, 2007 but he was re-elected again on May 7, 2007.

He is also a member of the Provisional Arab Parliament.

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