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| Saudi Arabia: Official Prison Visit Leads to the Pardoning of 1000 Detainees |
| 2006-05-05 |
| Major General Ali Al Harthy, the Director-General of Prisons in Saudi Arabia revealed new details about the visit of Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz, the deputy governor of Riyadh, to prisons in the Saudi capital. The visit that lasted 12 hours finished with the pardoning and release of 1000 male and female prisoners. During a reception held May 2, 2006, to honor the committee for the protection of prisoners, released detainees and their families in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Riyadh, Al Harthy stated that Prince Sattam's visit had ended with the release of 1000 prisoners. In addition, Prince Sattam honored 44 supporters of the committee. The Director of Saudi prisons said that during the Prince Sattam's visit, the honorary president of the committee "the sum of 25 million Saudi Riyals was paid to aid prisoners and those in need." Prince Sattam emphasized the importance of re-integrating former detainees into society. He praised the work of the national committee for the protection of prisoners, their goals and the effectiveness of their programs. He also called on society to help and support the establishing of humane and social projects to re-integrate released prisoners. During the reception, Abdullah Al Muqayran, president of the committee for the protection of prisoners announced the acceptance of Prince Sattam to be honorary president of the committee in Riyadh. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #3 The stretch limos are for you Khobar Towers lads. Everyone else get on the busses. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2006-05-05 18:34 |
| #2 Do you solemnly promise to only kill Jews & Crusaders? |
| Posted by: gromgoru 2006-05-05 11:38 |
| #1 Flushing the johns for Allen |
| Posted by: Captain America 2006-05-05 01:57 |