Opposition forces in Syria announced on Monday a general amnesty for all conscripted soldiers serving under mandatory service in the now-ousted Syrian regime.
“The Military Operations Directorate announces a general amnesty for all conscripted soldiers serving under mandatory service. Their safety is guaranteed, and any harm or assault against them is strictly prohibited,” the opposition said in a message on their Telegram channel.
The announcement followed the ousting of Bashar al-Assad and the fall of his regime, which had ruled Syria for over 50 years.
The opposition faced little resistance from the Syrian army as it moved south, swiftly capturing one city after another.
