US EditionVenezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons
The law allows 1,557 political prisoners to apply for release, excluding serious crimes, amid ongoing criticism over slow implementation and selective pardons, human rights groups say.
- Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved an amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners, but it excludes those prosecuted for promoting military action against the country.
- The law, signed by interim president Delcy Rodriguez under US pressure, is meant to apply retroactively to 1999 and give hope to families of loved ones jailed.
- UN human rights experts said the law's scope must be restricted to victims of human rights violations and exclude those accused of serious crimes, while an opposition lawmaker called it 'a great step forward.
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As adopted on Friday, the law provides for the forgiveness of political detentions committed in the country since 1999, but only 15 of the 27 years are considered. The release of 300 political prisoners is expected.
The Venezuelan government has granted pardons to 379 political prisoners after the Venezuelan parliament unanimously passed a new amnesty law on Thursday. The country is becoming more democratic and just, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said.
An amnesty law, promised under pressure from the United States by Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, was passed by the deputies and promulgated on Thursday. But it makes a lot of disappointments Justice
Political prisoners have been released again in Venezuela, with Caracas announcing the release of 379 people early Saturday, shortly after parliament approved an amnesty for political prisoners. Jorge Arreaza, a member of the committee overseeing the process, said the people in question were expected to leave prison later in the day, or by Sunday morning at the latest. The law on amnesty for political prisoners - which could lead to the release …
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