Sana'a: The Public Prosecution has released 11,815 prisoners as part of the directives from the Leader of the Revolution, Sayyed Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, in recognition of the blessed month of Ramadan. This release includes individuals who were pardoned, insolvent prisoners, those eligible for bail, individuals who have completed their sentences, and foreign nationals awaiting deportation.
According to Yemen News Agency, a report from the Prisons Department at the Office of the Attorney General indicates that these releases occurred between the first of Rajab and the 15th of Ramadan. The procedures were managed by the Appeals and Primary Prosecution Offices in the Capital Secretariat and various governorates.
The report detailed the categories of released prisoners: 608 were pardoned after serving three-quarters of their sentences, 5,891 were released on bail, 2,590 were discharged, 136 were released due to "no case," 341 were insolvent, 1,823 had completed their sentences, 180 were foreign nationals deported, 30 were released for health reasons, and 216 were granted general amnesty.
The release numbers varied across regions, with 1,335 in the North Secretariat, 705 in the South Secretariat, and significant numbers in regions like Sana'a, Amran, and Hodeidah. Specialized and financial prosecutions also contributed to these releases, ensuring a broad application of the directive.
Attorney General Judge Abdul Salam Al-Houthi highlighted the rigorous field visits by prosecution officials to verify procedures and meet with prisoners. This initiative aligned with the revolutionary and political leadership's goals to reintegrate eligible individuals into society, particularly during Ramadan.
Judge Al-Houthi acknowledged the collaborative efforts of judicial authorities and emphasized the importance of overseeing legal processes to prevent unlawful detentions. He urged judicial bodies to expedite case handling and enhance coordination to ensure justice and security.
The Attorney General concluded by directing continued oversight on prison practices and called for expedited legal processes, underlining the importance of justice and the alleviation of prisoners' hardships.