President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 704 prisoners on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. The pardoned prisoners had been sentenced to jail terms for various offenses.
The President also pledged to settle the financial obligations of the released prisoners.
The move comes as part of His Highness’ keenness to give the prisoners a chance to start a new life, and alleviate the suffering of their families.
In May 2018, the President also granted pardon to 935 prisoners who had shown good conduct inside the prison on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Source: WAM
