The amnesty plan, which would apply to criminals in all parties, would not cover those suspected of murder, rape, theft, weapons possession or fraud.

He has been delegated the task of convincing the separatists to return to Chechnya under the amnesty plan announced last week by the Russian government.

The amnesty plan has had some striking successes.

Saudi officials cautioned, however, that while they were formulating a general amnesty plan, there was no concrete proposal yet.

Under the amnesty plan, delinquent taxpayers would pay back taxes and interest but no penalties.

But his most ambitious move was an amnesty plan for disarming Islamic militants.

Rights activists said that requirement undercuts the Government's amnesty plans.

Violence has been reduced, although at least 5,000 armed militants remain, belonging to two groups that did not accept the amnesty plan.

The amnesty plan is also appealing to those who dismissed it earlier this year.

The amnesty plan follows an outpouring of complaints from citizens about possible diversions and thefts of their retirement savings.