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KUWAIT, Oct 9 (KUNA) -- Undersecretary of Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior
Lieutenant-General Nasser Al-Othman ordered Tuesday the release of inmates of
the Military Prison as of the last day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
The decree is in line with the instructions of Acting Prime Minister,
Minister of Interior and Minister of Defense Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad
Al-Sabah, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior.
The pardon of prisoners coincides with on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr,
marking the end of the fasting month, the statement noted. (end)
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