Egypt

President decides to pardon 605 elderly, badly-ill convicts

CAIRO, Aug 12 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has decided to pardon 605 elderly and severly-ill prisoners as part of the national strategy for human rights.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Interior Monday said the files of the released convicts were examined to make sure that the conditions of pardoning are met.

The released inmates expressed happiness at the release decision and expressed readiness to integrate into the society.

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