Taliban Releases Prisoners Ahead of Ramadan Celebrations
Approximately 2,500 inmates freed in Afghanistan as Ramadan approaches, amidst a backdrop of increasing incarceration rates.
The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan announced the release of approximately 2,500 prisoners in anticipation of the Ramadan holiday, which marks the end of a month-long fasting period for Muslims.
The Supreme Court of Afghanistan stated that a total of 2,463 inmates eligible for amnesty have been released, while an additional 3,152 inmates received reduced sentences.
The exact number of individuals held by various security agencies in Afghanistan remains unknown.
However, a spokesperson for the Bureau of Prison Administration stated that there are between 11,000 and 12,000 convicted inmates currently imprisoned.
A similar number is reported to be in detention awaiting trial.
The practice of releasing inmates convicted of minor offenses prior to significant holidays like Ramadan is customary.
This year’s Ramadan is expected to commence either tomorrow or on Monday.
In a similar gesture last year, Taliban authorities released around 2,800 prisoners leading up to the Ramadan celebrations, according to local media reports.
The Supreme Court of Afghanistan stated that a total of 2,463 inmates eligible for amnesty have been released, while an additional 3,152 inmates received reduced sentences.
The exact number of individuals held by various security agencies in Afghanistan remains unknown.
However, a spokesperson for the Bureau of Prison Administration stated that there are between 11,000 and 12,000 convicted inmates currently imprisoned.
A similar number is reported to be in detention awaiting trial.
The practice of releasing inmates convicted of minor offenses prior to significant holidays like Ramadan is customary.
This year’s Ramadan is expected to commence either tomorrow or on Monday.
In a similar gesture last year, Taliban authorities released around 2,800 prisoners leading up to the Ramadan celebrations, according to local media reports.
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