UAE Releases Terrorism, Extremism Convicts on Occasion of Eid al-Adha
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin
Zayed al-Nahyan ordered the release of prisoners convicted on terrorism and
extremism charges on the occasion of the al-Adha holiday.
UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif al-Shamsi said
the decision reflects Sheikh Khalifa’s keenness to give everyone a second
chance to reintegrate into the community.
“Even if they had made a mistake and deviated from
the right path, once they have returned to the correct path, their homeland
welcomes them with open arms,” he stressed.
“We hope they will serve their society and follow
the laws, thriving for a better future.”
“This generous act will give prisoners the
inspiration and hope to acquire such pardons, and will motivate them to reject
destructive ideas and ideologies and become good citizens, to be reintegrated
into the Emirati community,” said Shamsi while urging the released prisoners to
become good and committed members of the society and help achieve community
development.
Sheikh Khalifa ordered the release of 669 prisoners
– serving various sentences. He also pledged to settle the financial
obligations of the released prisoners.
