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Scores of inmates were released on Tuesday as the 2018 General Pardon Law went into effect. Officials said the releases would continue until the law is fully implemented. (Petra photos)

February 6th, 2019 - 10:40 GMT

Jordan Releases 100s of Detainees as Pardon Takes Effect

Hundreds of detainees were released on Tuesday as the General Pardon Law went into effect upon its publication in a special issue of the Official Gazette.