Prisoner freed by a presidential decree hugging one of his relatives after being released from a rehabilitation center. Photo courtesy of Egyptian Ministry of Interior.
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi's decision applies to prisoners who meet the legal conditions for pardon and have shown clear signs of rehabilitation.
Specialised committees from the ministry's Community Protection Sector reviewed the inmates' files beforehand to determine their eligibility for release.
According to the ministry, the released individuals had undergone rehabilitation according to modern correctional standards to reintegrate into society.
The ministry emphasised that the policy reflects a broader commitment to maintaining the penal system's humanitarian aspects. It also demonstrates the state's focus on providing a second chance for individuals who demonstrated genuine reform.
The release is part of Egypt's tradition of issuing presidential pardons on national and religious occasions.
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