Syrian Ministry of Justice Cancels More than 287,000 Judicial Cases as Part of Post-Regime Reforms

The government communication official at the Syrian Ministry of Justice, Mohammad Samer Al-Abed, announced today, Friday, that the ministry issued a decision to cancel judicial prosecutions involving more than 287,000 cases, including 68 crimes, as part of addressing the legal consequences of the exceptional decisions that previously restricted citizens' movement.

The decision also includes the cancellation of police bulletins and arrest warrants issued by the military judiciary during the previous regime, coinciding with the commencement of work in the new military judiciary and the conclusion of the tasks of the specialized judicial committees for terrorism courts.

The canceled cases vary between:
- Demonstration
- Practicing the profession of currency exchange without a license
- Facilitating escape
- Possession of weapons
- Trafficking in subsidized goods

Conversely, the decision excludes cases classified as serious felonies related to personal rights, which will be subject to examination according to the applicable legal procedures.

This decision is considered a significant step in the path of reforming the judicial system and reflects a trend towards rebuilding trust between citizens and judicial institutions, in light of the new phase the country is going through.