✏️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada
Algiers, Algeria | July 4th, 2024 — In celebration of Algeria’s 62nd anniversary of independence, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has signed two decrees granting amnesty to over 8,000 prisoners, as announced by the presidency in an official statement.
Details of the Presidential Pardon
The first decree provides amnesty for 8,049 inmates, while the second decree specifically addresses prisoners who have earned educational or vocational certificates for the 2023-2024 academic year. This move is part of a broader initiative to integrate rehabilitated individuals back into society and acknowledge their efforts in self-improvement while incarcerated.
Exclusions from the Presidential Pardon
The presidential pardon, however, does not extend to several categories of crimes. The statement from the presidency outlines the specific exclusions, which include individuals convicted of:
- Terrorism-related offenses
- Murder
- Escape from prison
- Espionage
- Plots against state authority and national integrity
- Forgery of official and public documents
- Intentional assault causing disability
- Crimes against property or minors
- Morally reprehensible acts and rape
- Kidnapping
- Human or organ trafficking
- Intentional arson
- Assaults on state employees, institutions, or healthcare workers
- Cybercrimes targeting national defense or public institutions
Additionally, those convicted of:
- Human trafficking
- Drug-related offenses
- Smuggling and corruption
- Currency and capital movement violations
- Formation of criminal gangs
- Violent theft
- Counterfeiting currency
- Discrimination and hate speech
- Fraud and deception
- Illegal speculation on goods
Rationale Behind the Exclusions
These exclusions ensure that individuals who pose significant risks to public safety and national security remain incarcerated. By focusing the amnesty on those who have demonstrated efforts toward rehabilitation and personal development, the initiative aims to promote positive reintegration into society while maintaining stringent standards for serious offenders.
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