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

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

Baghdad has amnestied 100,000 criminals, some convicted of terrorist offences, because the country's prisons house twice as many prisoners as they are designed for.

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 …

Today, Tuesday, the Supreme Council of the Judiciary announced the release of more than 19,000 prisoners as part of the "general amnesty," while confirming Iraq's recovery of substantial sums of money.