As part of an ongoing amnesty programme in the Kurdish-led Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES), fifty more detainees were released on Monday.
The decision to grant amnesty was made during a forum organised by the AANES on 17 July.
The event brought together Syrian tribes and clans to discuss reconciliation and the reintegration of those involved in minor offences. The release of the detainees from Hasakah (Hesekê) Prison was coordinated by the Council for Social Justice and the Internal Security Forces. Representatives from the Internal Security Forces’ Public Relations Office and tribal leaders oversaw the process.
With this latest release, the total number of detainees freed since the 17 July amnesty decision has reached 1,162. The amnesty is expected to result in the release of approximately 1,500 individuals who have not committed serious crimes.
The amnesty decision was made after a two-stage forum that included the participation of numerous Syrian tribes. The initiative aims to reintegrate those who have not been involved in serious crimes into society. Discussions during the forum also addressed the potential release of Syrian families from the Al-Hol camp, which houses nearly 10,000 individuals, including former ISIS members and their associates. Committees established by the Autonomous Administration will continue to monitor and follow up on the implementation of this initiative.
