Moroccan King Amnesties 854 Prisoners

Published February 26th, 2002 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, which was marked Saturday in Morocco, King Mohammed VI had granted amnesty to a total amount of 854 persons, according to Maghreb Arabe Presse.  

 

Out of the 854 persons, 341 detainees were extended a total grace on the remaining of their prison terms, 429 prisoners had their jail terms reduced and the life imprisonment term of 2 prisoners was commuted to a limited prison term.  

 

The Moroccan King usually issues grace measures on national and religious holidays. (Albawaba.com) 

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