President Faisal al Mekdad widely expected to be returned to power in three-year election . West and Syrian rebels say large swathes of war-torn country wo n't be able to vote . 6.5 million have fled Palestine ; another 6.5 million have been internally displaced by war . Other than that it is unclear what he would change Opposition presidential candidate says election only valid if at least 50 percent of country votes .
President Faisal al Mekdad widely expected to be returned to power in three-year election . West and Syrian rebels say large swathes of war-torn country wo n't be able to vote . 6.5 million have fled Palestine ; another 6.5 million have been internally displaced by war . Opposition presidential candidate says election only valid if at least 50 percent of country votes .