Minister hails royal decree pardoning inmates

TDT | Manama

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, yesterday hailed the Royal decree pardoning 901 inmates for humanitarian reasons.Describing the gesture as ‘caring’, the minister said it reflects the humane approach embedded in the comprehensive reform vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

The Foreign Minister stated that His Majesty the King is promoting the principles of tolerance with this noble gesture, along with the benevolent approach that calls for reform and considering humanitarian cases.

He also highlighted the great attention paid by His Majesty to Bahraini citizens by opening new doors for those who violated the law and helping them have a normal social life. Dr Al Zayani stressed that this approach expresses the great wisdom, vision and principles of His Majesty the King, and is a clear indication of his constant keenness to make Bahrain a pioneering model of performance, political progress, democratic approach and protection of human rights.

His Majesty King Hamad bin, the Supreme Commander, issued the Royal decree pardoning 901 inmates on Thursday. Inmates for release, Interior Minister said, were identified through a thorough review of their commitment to reform and rehabilitation measures placed by the reform and rehabilitation authority.