Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has issued a decree to pardon 1,584 prisoners before Eid Al-Fitr. This is the largest such mass release of prisoners in the country in years.The prisoners who were granted pardons were all found guilty in both riot and criminal cases.
This decree reflects Bahrain’s King Hamad’s keenness to maintain the cohesion and stability of the Bahraini society while protecting its social fabric.The announcement also coincides with the silver jubilee of the King’s accession to the throne
Since February 14, 2002, King Hamad has been in power in Bahrain.