amnesty
Example Sentences
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On Friday acting President, Delcy Rodríguez said the government would introduce an amnesty law that is expected to benefit hundreds of political prisoners.
From BBC
"Freedom, freedom, freedom," people with relatives in the prison shouted after Rodriguez announced Friday plans for a general amnesty and the closing of the prison.
From Barron's
Rodriguez on Friday pledged a general amnesty for political prisoners—without making it clear who would be released or when.
They were granted amnesty in 1997 having spent just two years behind bars.
From Barron's
Running as an outsider, Chavez, amnestied from prison only four years earlier, won the presidency, though with a total turnout of just 36%.
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