Title: "Iraq's Amnesty Law: Over 19,000 Prisoners Released in Effort to Ease Overcrowding and Address Terrorism-Related Convictions"

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Title: "Iraq's Amnesty Law: Over 19,000 Prisoners Released in Effort to Ease Overcrowding and Address Terrorism-Related Convictions"

[!CDATA[Iraq has seen over 19,000 prisoners released this year under a new amnesty law aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and granting freedom to individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses. The amnesty law has provided relief to those convicted of membership in the Islamic State group, particularly benefiting Sunni Muslims who felt unfairly targeted. However, individuals convicted of killings related to terrorism charges are not eligible for amnesty. The law also extends to other crimes such as corruption, theft, and drug use.]]