As Syria navigates its postconflict transition, the justice minister said the government has formally sought the extradition of former regime dictator Bashar Assad and all figures linked to his rule, signaling a broader effort to reshape the country’s legal and political order.
The statement comes as authorities press ahead with what they describe as a structured transitional justice process aimed at balancing accountability with national stability.
Presidential amnesty decree
Justice Minister Mazhar al-Wais said a recently issued general amnesty decree was a “pressing necessity imposed by the complex legal and legislative reality,” emphasizing that it is constitutional and legally sound.
The decree was issued Wednesday by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and grants a general amnesty for certain offenses while reducing sentences for others.
