488 prisoners pardoned on the occasion of Ramadan Eid

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree on the occasion of Ramadan Eid to pardon 488 prisoners who sincerely repented of their crimes and have embarked on the path of recovery, Gazeta.uz reports.

Of these, 100 were fully released from prison, 268 were conditionally released early. In addition, 34 prisoners had their sentences commuted, and 86 received reduced sentences.

Among those pardoned are 17 foreign citizens, 37 women, 37 men over 60, 167 young people (including 1 minor), and 5 individuals who participated in the activities of banned organizations.

In order to help those pardoned adapt to their families and society, relevant government agencies were instructed to take the necessary measures.