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Opposition activists among 379 prisoners set for release under Venezuela’s amnesty
The amnesty law excludes serious crimes but allows releases of opposition activists and journalists, with 379 prisoners expected freed this weekend, officials said.
- At least 379 people held in Venezuela for political reasons are expected to be released from prison this weekend under an amnesty law signed this week.
- The new law excludes those convicted of homicide, drug trafficking, serious human rights violations and military rebellion.
- Human rights organizations are calling for the law to be applied to all prisoners held for political reasons, even if they are not listed among the beneficiaries.
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Venezuela to Free Scores Under New Amnesty Law
At least 379 people held in Venezuela for political reasons are slated to be released from prison this weekend after submitting their applications under an amnesty bill that was signed into law this week, authorities said. The measure is expected to benefit opposition members, activists, human rights defenders, journalists, and...
The Venezuelan Government has announced the admission of amnesty measures for 379 prisoners...
CARACAS. – Venezuelan justice began this Friday to grant full freedom to political prisoners just a day after the adoption of an amnesty law promoted by the interim government. According to official figures, the benefit reaches 379 people, although the process of release is gradually and fragmented, which keeps relatives and human rights organizations in check and fuels the expectation for the eventual release of Argentines Nahuel Gallo and Germ…
Venezuela's Justice agreed on the first 379 releases following the adoption of the Amnesty Law, announced Chavista deputy Jorge Arreaza, who chairs the parliamentary commission charged with monitoring and enforcing the legislation.
Venezuelan justice granted 379 political prisoners freedom following the adoption of the amnesty law.
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