RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 28 (UPI) -- Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah has granted amnesty to prisoners who are not held for security reasons to mark King Fahd's recovery from a severe case of pneumonia. An Interior Ministry source said Thursday "after King Fahd recovered from illness with God's help, Crown Prince Abdullah ordered to give pardon to several prisoners who do not pose a threat on public security." | Recovered? Does this mean he's no longer stable? |
The source did not mention the number of prisoners who will be given amnesty, but said suspects and convicts in major crimes and those convicted or under trial under Islamic law will be excluded. "Those who were granted amnesty will have to pledge not to return to illegal action or their previous sentences will be reinstated," the source added. | "Go forth, and sin no more!" |
King Fahd was admitted to hospital three months ago after suffering from severe pneumonia. | Don't they also release prisoners when a old king dies and a new one get's crowned? |
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