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UAE President pardons 803 prisoners for Eid Al Adha

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UAE President pardons 803 prisoners for Eid Al Adha

Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Khalifa pledged to settle the financial obligations of the released prisoners.

Published: Tue 29 Aug 2017, 12:20 PM

Updated: Tue 29 Aug 2017, 3:24 PM

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The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered the release of 803 prisoners on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. The pardoned prisoners had been sentenced to jail terms for a variety of offences.

Sheikh Khalifa pledged to settle the financial obligations of the released prisoners.

The pardon comes within the framework of the keenness of the UAE President to give the pardoned prisoners a chance to start a new life, and alleviate the suffering of their families.



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