Iraq says more than 19,000 prisoners have been released under a new amnesty law

Iraq says more than 19,000 prisoners released under new amnesty law

More than 19,000 prisoners have been released in Iraq so far this year under a broad new amnesty law that eases prison crowding and frees some people convicted of terrorism-related crimes, judicial authorities said Tuesday. The amnesty covers some people convicted of the terror-related offense of membership in the Islamic State (IS) group, which had been seen by Sunni Muslims as disproportionately targeting their community. However, anyone convi…

Iraq frees over 19,000 prisoners under new amnesty, including some ex-ISIL

Officials say prisons at almost double capacity earlier this month.

Iraq says more than 19,000 prisoners have been released under a new amnesty law

Judicial authorities in Iraq say that more than 19,000 prisoners have been released so far this year under a broad new amnesty law that eases prison crowding and frees some people convicted of terrorism-related crimes

Iraq Releases Over 19,000 Prisoners Under New Amnesty, Including Ex-Daesh Members - Iran Front Page

Iraq has freed more than 19,000 prisoners under a sweeping amnesty law designed to relieve pressure on its overcrowded prison system, including inmates convicted of being members of Daesh.

Iraq frees more than 19,000 prisoners under new amnesty law

BAGHDAD,— Iraqi authorities have released more than 19,000 inmates in recent months following the enforcement of a new general amnesty law, part of efforts to reduce the burden on the country’s overcrowded prison system, judicial officials said on Tuesday. The amnesty, which came into effect earlier this year, allows certain categories of prisoners—including some convicted […] The post Iraq frees more than 19,000 prisoners under new amnesty law …