Khalifa orders releasing 103 Egyptian prisoners

Abu Dhabi, April 30 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered to release 103 Egyptian prisoners, who were sentenced in different cases.

The president also pledged to settle their financial obligations as a result of enforcing those sentences.

The pardon underlines the UAE president's keenness to offer the released prisoners an opportunity to start a new life and alleviate suffering of their families.

--IANS/WAM

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