Civil Society Organizations Issue Strongly Worded Statement on Release of Convicts in Terrorism and Criminal Cases

The article's text contains a strongly worded statement from civil society organizations regarding the release of convicts in terrorist and criminal cases as part of prisoner exchange procedures. The organizations expressed their concern and condemnation of the approval to release individuals who had been sentenced in serious cases, considering this a violation of the rule of law and victims' rights. They called on judicial authorities to respect the independence of the judiciary and not to allow the processing of convicted individuals in terrorist cases within humanitarian agreements. They emphasized that such actions threaten community security and undermine trust in justice. Additionally, they demanded a legal review of the exchange procedures, ensuring the rights of victims, and urged relevant international bodies to monitor any violations of international humanitarian law and human rights in this context.