UAE President, Ajman Ruler pardon prisoners ahead of 50th National Day
The UAE President has instructed that 870 prisoners be released
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 870 prisoners ahead of the country’s 50th National Day.
The move is part of the President’s keenness to accord pardoned inmates an opportunity to start a new life, official news agency WAM reported.
The prisoners – sentenced for various crimes – will also have their debts and fines paid-off.
UAE President pardons 870 prisoners ahead of UAE’s 50th National Day#WamNews https://t.co/XKyCbfYBRe
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) November 28, 2021
Meanwhile, in a similar move, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, also issued the release order of 43 prisoners.
All the pardoned prisoners demonstrated good conduct during their sentences.
