In a move reflecting his commitment to humanitarian values, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has granted clemency to 4,466 prisoners. The decree, issued on Monday, was made in consideration of the prisoners’ health and other humanitarian factors, marking the occasion of the January 25 national celebrations.
This pardon follows a similar gesture last October, when President Sisi pardoned a select group of detainees to commemorate Egypt’s victory in the October War. The move reflects the government’s ongoing practice of extending mercy during key national events.
The presidential decree was published in the official state gazette, ensuring it becomes an official matter of public record. This decision adds to a growing tradition of pardons during significant moments in the country’s history.