Syrian Rights Group Challenges Legality of Amnesty Decree, Citing Constitutional Violations

Syrian Rights Group Challenges Legality of Amnesty Decree, Citing Constitutional Violations

The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) has issued a sharp legal challenge to a recent general amnesty decree, urging a formal constitutional review and warning that vague language in the measure could jeopardize future accountability efforts. In a statement released Saturday, the organization raised significant concerns about Decree No. 39 of 2026, which grants a general amnesty for crimes committed before February 18. According to SNHR’s le…

Syria amnesty decree revives debate on absence of parliament

Political and legal controversy has continued in Syria over a recent general amnesty decree issued by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, in the absence of a functioning parliament. Sharaa issued the decree last Wednesday, triggering controversy because the power to grant a general amnesty is traditionally assigned to the legislative authority. However, more than a year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria remains without a parliament and the decree …

Did President al-Sharaa violate the Constitutional Declaration by issuing a “general amnesty”?

The amnesty decree issued by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on February 18 has sparked widespread debate among Syrian legal experts and human rights lawyers over its legality and constitutionality, particularly given that it was issued by a transitional authority. The controversy has intensified over the legitimacy of granting such a broad amnesty at this stage. Several lawyers expressed concern that sweeping amnesty decisions could undermine …

Did President al-Sharaa violate the Constitutional Declaration by issuing a “general amnesty”? - Enab Baladi

Enab Baladi – Wasim al-Adawi The amnesty decree issued by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on February 18 has sparked widespread debate among Syrian legal experts and human rights lawyers over its legality and constitutionality, particularly given that it was issued by a transitional authority. The controversy has intensified over the legitimacy of granting such a broad amnesty at this stage. Several lawyers expressed concern that sweeping amnes…