Khalifa pardons 870 prisoners ahead of UAE’s 50th National Day - GulfToday

Khalifa pardons 870 prisoners ahead of UAE’s 50th National Day

  • 28 Nov 2021
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Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered the release of 870 prisoners on Sunday ahead of the country's 50th National Day on Dec. 2.

The prisoners, sentenced for various crimes, will also have their debts and fines paid off, the statement added, , according to state news agency WAM.

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The move comes as part of President Khalifa’s keenness to give pardoned inmates an opportunity to start a new life and ease the suffering of their families.

The prisoners — sentenced for various crimes — will also have their debts and fines paid-off.

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