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Egypt pardons 354 prisoners to mark Eid

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Press Trust of India Cairo
Last Updated : Jul 28 2014 | 10:28 PM IST
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi today pardoned 354 prisoners to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The prison department granted the release of 354 prisoners to mark Eid Al-Fitr and the anniversary of the 1952 revolution, reported the Egyptian Official Newspaper.
The Egyptian government frequently pardons prisoners during national celebrations.

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First Published: Jul 28 2014 | 10:28 PM IST

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