Oman

HM pardons 175 prisoners on Prophet's birthday

 
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander, has issued a Royal pardon to a number of prisoners convicted of different cases.

They included 175 Omani and foreign prisoners, according to an official source at the Royal Oman Police (ROP).

The Royal pardon of His Majesty the Supreme Commander coincides with the Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday Anniversary and in consideration of families of the prisoners.