Syria Frees 672 Prisoners to  Boost Reconciliation Process


Syria Frees 672 Prisoners to  Boost Reconciliation Process

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Syria's government said on Saturday it has released 672 prisoners, adding that the move was aimed at bolstering a reconciliation process.

"They have been released after promising not to do anything against the nation's security or stability," Justice Minister Hisham al-Shaar was quoted as saying by the official SANA news agency.

He said most of the prisoners were from Damascus but there were others from across Syria, indicating the release was not linked to a particular deal regarding one rebel-held area.

Syria's opposition says reconciliation deals are forced on areas and the United Nations has warned they may be used to force people from their homes.

However, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has underlined that the deals are a way to reduce fighting in the country and bring to an end the six-year conflict.

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