Egypt's interior ministry releases 392 prisoners

Egypt's interior ministry released on Thursday 392 prisoners upon a presidential pardon and conditional releases, according to a ministry statement.

Around 107 prisoners were released upon a presidential pardon, while 285 were released conditionally. The releases came in commemoration of Egypt's 68th annual Police Day, which was marked on Jan. 25.

According to the Egyptian constitution, the president can issue pardon decrees for prisoners who had received final court rulings that cannot be further appealed.

The Egyptian president usually issues a pardon decree on public holidays, including two religious Muslim festivals, the holy month of Ramadan and the July 23 Revolution anniversary.

In May 2019, the president issued a decree pardoning 560 prisoners, including young people and prisoners with health problems.