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Amnesty was extended to jailed suspects as well as those at large. A six-month amnesty offered by Algeria to Islamic militants on condition of surrender expires on Monday (August 28). There have been calls for an extension since fewer than 300 have come forward. Militants have been promised immunity from prosecution provided they have not been involved in serious crimes such as massacres, rapes and bombings.