KUWAIT, Aug 30 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Army's Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Mohammad Al-Khoder on Wednesday granted amnesty to soldiers penalized for disciplinary offenses, as a gesture of goodwill to mark the holy Eid Al-Adha festival.
The decision was made as per instructions given by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah to allow the soldiers the chance to celebrate the joyous occasion with their families, read a statement by the Ministry of Defense.
The Minister of Defense went on to extend Eid greetings to the people of Kuwait, wishing the country security and stability. (end) ays.nam