UAE release 103 prisoners in Eid pardon, no political prisoners included

The Ajman Police released 103 prisoners ahead of Eid al-Fitr after paying their debts amounting to Dh5 million and releasing them to celebrate this year's Eid Al Fitr with families.

However, the traditional presidential pardon did not include any political prisoners or online activists, although many of them had already completed their prison terms.

Eid Al Fitr is a time for Muslims to spend with their families and loved ones. However, dozens of prisoners of conscience in the UAE are denied the joys of celebrating Eid.