Bahraini King pardons 52 inmates

Published December 16th, 2002 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Bahrain’s King Sheikh Hamad bin Essa Al-Khalifa on Monday announced a pardon to release 52 inmates currently being held on criminal charges. This was done on the occasion of the Kingdom’s National Day, KUNA reported.  

 

The pardon aims at providing a chance for the former inmates to reintegrate with society and participate in the kingdom's forward progression and development, the agency concluded. (Albawaba.com)  

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