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Ajman ruler releases 88 prisoners as goodwill gesture
Shaikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council member and Ruler of Ajman, has ordered the release of 88 prisoners who have served half of their jail term.
- WAM
- Published: 16:22 December 1, 2008
Ajman: Shaikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council member and Ruler of Ajman, has ordered the release of 88 prisoners who have served half of their jail term.
The gesture coincided with celebrations for UAE National Day and Eid Al Adha.
Shaikh Humaid hoped the released prisoners would integrate themselves into the society as good citizens.
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