Autonomous Administration grants General Amnesty for Newroz and Eid al-Fitr

The Autonomous Administration of the Jazira Canton has announced a general amnesty on the occasion of Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr.

Autonomous Administration grants General Amnesty for Newroz and Eid al-Fitr
18 March, 2026   20:06
NEWS DESK

The announcement stated: "On the occasion of Newruz and Eid al-Fitr, a general and comprehensive amnesty is granted for crimes committed before 18/3/2026 as follows:

Article 1 – Misdemeanors and Minor Offenses:

Full pardon for all penalties in misdemeanors.

Full pardon for all penalties in minor offenses.

Article 2 – Felonies:

Full pardon if there is a personal rights waiver, reconciliation, or no claim.

Half pardon if there is a personal claim (i.e., no personal rights waiver).

Article 3 – Exemptions:

Terrorism crimes that resulted in death.

Convicts evading justice, unless they surrender within 60 days of this law’s issuance.

Article 4 – Conditions:

Payment or deposit of fines, compensations, or obligations owed to the claimant, or a personal rights waiver in murder cases.

This law is effective from the date of issuance."

ANHA