July 2, Nelson Mandela elected President of African National Congress

1959 – Cuban President Fidel Castro announces Cuba’s new institution.

1991 – Nelson Mandela elected President of African National Congress.

2003 – President Bashar al-Assad issues decree  No. 22 granting amnesty for crimes committed before June 10, 2003.

2012 – President Bashar al-Assad issues Law No. 19 on counterterrorism.