Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned 1,533 prisoners in celebration of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, the country’s Justice Ministry announced.
Among those granted clemency, 31 had been convicted of extremism and terrorism-related offenses. Authorities stated that their pardons were granted after they renounced radical ideologies, revised their beliefs, and pledged allegiance to national principles.
The royal pardon is a long-standing tradition in Morocco, where the king has the constitutional authority to grant clemency on national and religious occasions.
Earlier this year, King Mohammed VI issued a similar decree pardoning 1,304 inmates on the anniversary of a national holiday. In July 2024, more than 2,000 prisoners had their sentences reduced or were released as part of celebrations marking the king’s 25th anniversary on the throne.