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1. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad signs a decree that grants amnesty and reducing sentences for prisoners ahead of a May 26 election.
   2021-05-03 01:06:08 (First version)
2. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad signs a decree that grants amnesty and reduces sentences for prisoners ahead of an election on May 26.
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