The amnesty does not cover those violations of the law that led to the death of a human being, as stipulated in the Anti-Terrorist Law No. 19 of 2012 and the Penal Code issued by Legislative Decree No. 148 of 1949 and its amendments, as detailed by the Telegram channel of the Syrian Presidency, nor does it affect the personal right, since the injured party may file a lawsuit before the competent civil court.

According to the media and analysts, the pardons are part of the approach of forgiveness and social tolerance in a nation that has been facing a war for more than 11 years. In addition, they grant a new opportunity for the authors to return to their normal lives.

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