The Dhaka Times Desk Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, has announced amnesty for more than a thousand prisoners on the occasion of the Holy Ramadan.
According to media reports, there are citizens of other countries among these prisoners of various prisons in the Emirates.
Dubai Deputy Attorney General Essam Eissa Al Humaidin said the vice president's amnesty announcement would bring joy to the families of the prisoners. Moreover, this amnesty will help the prisoners to return to normal life and resettle in their communities.
Al Humaidin also said, we think this order will have a positive effect on the prisoners. As a result, prisoners are getting a chance to reunite with their families. Also they can start their life afresh.
Dubai's Attorney General Essam Eissa Al Humaidin also said that the public prosecution has already started proceedings to implement Vice President Sheikh Mohammed's orders.
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