Posted 11/23/2023, 11:38:53 PM
Marcos Grants Amnesty to Communist Rebels, Seeking Lasting Peace
- President Marcos granted amnesty to CPP-NPA-NDF and other rebel groups to encourage them to return to the law
- Amnesty covers crimes like rebellion, sedition, assault committed in pursuit of political beliefs before proclamation
- Exceptions include kidnapping, rape, terrorism, drug crimes, war crimes, etc.
- Marcos created a National Amnesty Commission to process amnesty applications
- Peace Adviser hopes amnesty will inspire rebels to pursue lasting peace