Syrian Prisoner Amnesty Could Be a Breakthrough—If Damascus Is Ready to Do More

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Syrian Prisoner Amnesty Could Be a Breakthrough—If Damascus Is Ready to Do More

4 Aug 2022

In April, the Syrian government announced an amnesty of its political opponents that goes further than previous pardons. The amnesty, and how Syrian officials have since presented it to foreign counterparts, may indicate a shift in how Damascus is looking to engage with the outside world.

Authors

Sam Heller

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United States of America