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Kuwait’s Emir Grants Pardons to Release 595 Inmates

A view of empty streets, in Kuwait City, Kuwait, amid the coronavirus pandemic. (EPA)
A view of empty streets, in Kuwait City, Kuwait, amid the coronavirus pandemic. (EPA)
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Kuwait’s Emir Grants Pardons to Release 595 Inmates

A view of empty streets, in Kuwait City, Kuwait, amid the coronavirus pandemic. (EPA)
A view of empty streets, in Kuwait City, Kuwait, amid the coronavirus pandemic. (EPA)

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah has issued a decree granting pardons to 595 inmates.

He also ordered reduced sentences and waived or reduced penalties for 250 prisoners.

Authorities released on Wednesday up to 100 inmates of those included in the Emiri pardon, among which are Kuwaiti citizens, illegal residents and expatriates.

Family members of the released inmates flocked to the central prison in Salybia area on Wednesday morning to welcome their sons.

Authorities implemented the Emiri pardon decree in accordance with the determined legal controls.

Released expatriates will be immediately deported.

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OIC Marks World Humanitarian Day, Urges Global Unity in Addressing Urgent Crises

Overcrowding of displaced Palestinians in areas declared unsafe by the Israeli forces after being classified as humanitarian areas in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip 16 August 2024. (EPA)
Overcrowding of displaced Palestinians in areas declared unsafe by the Israeli forces after being classified as humanitarian areas in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip 16 August 2024. (EPA)
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OIC Marks World Humanitarian Day, Urges Global Unity in Addressing Urgent Crises

Overcrowding of displaced Palestinians in areas declared unsafe by the Israeli forces after being classified as humanitarian areas in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip 16 August 2024. (EPA)
Overcrowding of displaced Palestinians in areas declared unsafe by the Israeli forces after being classified as humanitarian areas in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip 16 August 2024. (EPA)

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) joined on Sunday the global community to celebrate World Humanitarian Day, paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of humanitarian workers.

The day honors those who risk their lives and well-being to save and protect others in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

This year, World Humanitarian Day underscores the pressing humanitarian challenges across the Islamic world, highlighting the need for coordinated and intensified efforts to tackle the multifaceted impacts of crises.

OIC reiterated its unwavering commitment to boosting and coordinating collective Islamic humanitarian initiatives rooted in Islamic principles in line with the organization's charter and resolutions aimed at responding to crises and developing effective mechanisms to that end.

Expressing gratitude to the member states, donors, and partners, OIC acknowledged their significant contributions in alleviating the adverse effects of crises on affected communities, including those hosting refugees.

In a bid to further mobilize resources, the OIC announced a donor conference, scheduled for October 26 aimed at assisting refugees and displaced persons in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions.

The organization called on international partners to participate in this collective effort to improve the conditions of millions affected by humanitarian crises in these troubled areas.