The move aligns with the directives given by Prosecutor-General Mohamed Shawki to all prosecution offices nationwide to regularly review the legal status of pretrial detainees, according to a statement by the Public Prosecution on Thursday.

The families of the released students and minors have pledged to provide the necessary support and guidance to ensure their successful reintegration into society, added the statement.

Since the reactivation of the Presidential Pardon Committee in April 2022, several pretrial detainees have been released and convicts – including high-level activists – have been pardoned.

The committee considers appeals from entities and political bodies, such as the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) and Parliament’s Human Rights Committee. It also receives requests through its website.